St. Cloud, Minnesota vs. Calumet City, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Calumet City, Illinois is 5.9% more expensive than St. Cloud, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $79,412 in Calumet City, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Cloud, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Calumet City, Illinois is more expensive than St. Cloud, Minnesota
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
66% more expensive in Calumet City
than in St. Cloud, Minnesota
St. Cloud, MN vs. Calumet City, IL
Compared to St. Cloud, Calumet City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.9% 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
  5.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% lower
  Commute
  67.0% higher
  Health
  16.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher