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


The cost of living in Staples, Minnesota is 31.3% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $68,715 in Staples, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Staples, Minnesota is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Staples
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs Staples, MN
Compared to Chicago, Staples is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.3% 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
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% lower
  Commute
  43.9% lower
  Health
  10.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.1% lower

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