Cost of Living Calculator - Big Lake, Minnesota vs Ashland, Illinois


The cost of living in Ashland, Illinois is 27.8% cheaper than Big Lake, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $129,943 in Ashland, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Big Lake, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ashland, Illinois is cheaper than Big Lake, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Ashland
than in Big Lake, Minnesota
Big Lake, MN vs Ashland, IL
Compared to Big Lake, Ashland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.8% 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
  7.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% higher
  Commute
  34.4% lower
  Health
  48.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.8% lower

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