Cost of Living Calculator - Chicago, Illinois vs Maine Prairie, Minnesota


The cost of living in Maine Prairie, Minnesota is 15.0% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $42,511 in Maine Prairie, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Maine Prairie, Minnesota is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
26% cheaper in Maine Prairie
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs Maine Prairie, MN
Compared to Chicago, Maine Prairie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.0% 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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% higher
  Commute
  29.1% lower
  Health
  14.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% lower

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