Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota vs. West Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Chicago, Illinois is 1.5% cheaper than Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $93,617 in West Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% cheaper in West Chicago
than in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota
Inver Grove Heights, MN vs. West Chicago, IL
Compared to Inver Grove Heights, West Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.5% 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
  4.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% higher
  Commute
  9.1% higher
  Health
  26.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% higher