Cost of Living Calculator - Chicago, Illinois vs South St. Paul, Minnesota


The cost of living in South St. Paul, Minnesota is 12.9% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $104,469 in South St. Paul, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South St. Paul, Minnesota is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% cheaper in South St. Paul
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs South St. Paul, MN
Compared to Chicago, South St. Paul is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.9% 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
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% higher
  Commute
  27.7% lower
  Health
  15.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower

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