St. Paul, Minnesota vs. North Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in North Chicago, Illinois is 20.2% cheaper than St. Paul, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $39,909 in North Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, North Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than St. Paul, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in North Chicago
than in St. Paul, Minnesota
St. Paul, MN vs. North Chicago, IL
Compared to St. Paul, North Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.2% 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
  6.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% lower
  Commute
  33.9% lower
  Health
  26.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% higher