Chicago, Illinois vs. North St. Paul, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in North St. Paul, Minnesota is 8.9% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $100,168 in North St. Paul, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, North St. Paul, Minnesota is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
19% cheaper in North St. Paul
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. North St. Paul, MN
Compared to Chicago, North St. Paul is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.9% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% higher
  Commute
  19.4% lower
  Health
  13.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% higher