What is a pro or con of living in Lake Zurich, Illinoiscompared to Mankato, Minnesota?

Median Home Cost is 41% more expensive in Lake Zurich.

What salary do I need to live in Lake Zurich, Illinois copmared to Mankato, Minnesota?

A salary of $200,000 in Mankato, Minnesota should increase to $250,985 in Lake Zurich, Illinois (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

MANKATO vs. LAKE ZURICH
Cost of Living Comparison

Mankato, Minnesota vs. Lake Zurich, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Zurich, Illinois is 25.5% more expensive than Mankato, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $250,985 in Lake Zurich, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Mankato, Minnesota.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Lake Zurich, Illinois is more expensive than Mankato, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
41% more expensive in Lake Zurich
than in Mankato, Minnesota

Mankato, MN vs. Lake Zurich, IL

Compared to Mankato, Lake Zurich is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

25.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

3.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

63.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.7% lower

Commute

40.3% higher

Health

10.1% higher

Taxes

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Personal

11.3% higher

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Mankato, Minnesota vs. Lake Zurich, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

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