Cost of Living Calculator - Cottage Grove, Minnesota vs Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 2.8% more expensive than Cottage Grove, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $77,105 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Cottage Grove, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Cottage Grove, Minnesota
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
28% more expensive in Chicago
than in Cottage Grove, Minnesota
Cottage Grove, MN vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Cottage Grove, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.8% 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
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% lower
  Commute
  29.0% higher
  Health
  18.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% lower

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