Cost of Living Calculator - Columbia Heights, Minnesota vs Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 8.9% more expensive than Columbia Heights, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $81,694 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia Heights, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Columbia Heights, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% more expensive in Chicago
than in Columbia Heights, Minnesota
Columbia Heights, MN vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Columbia Heights, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.9% higher
      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% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% lower
  Commute
  24.9% higher
  Health
  18.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% higher

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