Apple Valley, Minnesota vs. St. Charles, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Charles, Illinois is 2.5% cheaper than Apple Valley, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $48,771 in St. Charles, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Apple Valley, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Charles, Illinois is cheaper than Apple Valley, Minnesota
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
11% cheaper in St. Charles
than in Apple Valley, Minnesota
Apple Valley, MN vs. St. Charles, IL
Compared to Apple Valley, St. Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.5% 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
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% higher
  Commute
  11.6% lower
  Health
  24.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% lower