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


The cost of living in Minnesota City, Minnesota is 29.3% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $53,008 in Minnesota City, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Minnesota City, Minnesota is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Minnesota City
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs Minnesota City, MN
Compared to Chicago, Minnesota City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.3% 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
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% higher
  Commute
  51.8% lower
  Health
  2.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.1% lower

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