Fergus Falls, Minnesota vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 46.7% more expensive than Fergus Falls, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $80,697 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Fergus Falls, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Fergus Falls, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% more expensive in Chicago
than in Fergus Falls, Minnesota
Fergus Falls, MN vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Fergus Falls, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.7% higher
      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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% lower
  Commute
  131.6% higher
  Health
  8.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% higher