Chicago, Illinois vs. Spring Valley township, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Spring Valley township, Minnesota is 7.8% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $69,134 in Spring Valley township, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Spring Valley township, Minnesota is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
50% cheaper in Spring Valley township
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Spring Valley Township, MN
Compared to Chicago, Spring Valley Township is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.8% 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
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% higher
  Commute
  31.5% lower
  Health
  2.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% lower