Burnsville, Minnesota vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 2.1% more expensive than Burnsville, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $86,778 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Burnsville, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Burnsville, Minnesota
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
31% more expensive in Chicago
than in Burnsville, Minnesota
Burnsville, MN vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Burnsville, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.1% 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
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% lower
  Commute
  31.3% higher
  Health
  17.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower