Cary, Illinois vs. Ely, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ely, Minnesota is 20.3% cheaper than Cary, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $39,866 in Ely, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Cary, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ely, Minnesota is cheaper than Cary, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Ely
than in Cary, Illinois
Cary, IL vs. Ely, MN
Compared to Cary, Ely is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.3% 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
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% lower
  Commute
  33.2% lower
  Health
  10.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% lower