Apple Valley, Minnesota vs. Lake Zurich, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Zurich, Illinois is 2.4% more expensive than Apple Valley, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $51,181 in Lake Zurich, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Apple Valley, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Zurich, Illinois is more expensive than Apple Valley, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% more expensive in Lake Zurich
than in Apple Valley, Minnesota
Apple Valley, MN vs. Lake Zurich, IL
Compared to Apple Valley, Lake Zurich is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.4% 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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% lower
  Commute
  10.3% lower
  Health
  28.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% higher