Stockholm, Minnesota vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 4.6% more expensive than Stockholm, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $104,576 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Stockholm, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Stockholm, Minnesota
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
21% more expensive in Chicago
than in Stockholm, Minnesota
Stockholm, MN vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Stockholm, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.6% 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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% lower
  Commute
  16.3% higher
  Health
  15.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% higher