Lakeville, Minnesota vs. Melrose Park, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Melrose Park, Illinois is 11.2% cheaper than Lakeville, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $66,578 in Melrose Park, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakeville, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Melrose Park, Illinois is cheaper than Lakeville, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Melrose Park
than in Lakeville, Minnesota
Lakeville, MN vs. Melrose Park, IL
Compared to Lakeville, Melrose Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.2% 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
  7.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% lower
  Commute
  15.5% higher
  Health
  17.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher