Dodge Center, Minnesota vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 26.4% more expensive than Dodge Center, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $65,704 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Dodge Center, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Dodge Center, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% more expensive in Chicago
than in Dodge Center, Minnesota
Dodge Center, MN vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Dodge Center, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.4% 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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.3% lower
  Commute
  72.0% higher
  Health
  1.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% higher