La Crescent, Minnesota vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 19.5% more expensive than La Crescent, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $59,733 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in La Crescent, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than La Crescent, Minnesota
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
117% more expensive in Chicago
than in La Crescent, Minnesota
La Crescent, MN vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to La Crescent, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.5% 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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% lower
  Commute
  85.4% higher
  Health
  3.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% higher