Cost of Living Calculator - Brooklyn Center, Minnesota vs Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 10.2% more expensive than Brooklyn Center, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $209,292 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Brooklyn Center, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% more expensive in Chicago
than in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota
Brooklyn Center, MN vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Brooklyn Center, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.2% 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
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% lower
  Commute
  27.8% higher
  Health
  16.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower

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