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CHICAGO vs. MINNEAPOLIS
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Chicago, Illinois vs. Minneapolis, Minnesota
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Minneapolis, Minnesota is
2.2%
cheaper
than Chicago, Illinois.
You would need a salary of
$557,250
in Minneapolis, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Minneapolis, Minnesota is
cheaper
than Chicago, Illinois
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
21% cheaper in Minneapolis
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Minneapolis, MN
Compared to Chicago, Minneapolis is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
2.2% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
4.1% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
18.2% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
7.4% higher
Commute
21.7% lower
Health
13.9% lower
Taxes
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Personal
0.8% higher
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