Cost of Living Calculator - Chicago, Illinois vs Ely, Minnesota


The cost of living in Ely, Minnesota is 22.3% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $58,260 in Ely, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ely, Minnesota is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Ely
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs Ely, MN
Compared to Chicago, Ely is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.3% 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
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% higher
  Commute
  37.8% lower
  Health
  1.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% lower

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