East Grand Forks, Minnesota vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 25.5% more expensive than East Grand Forks, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $62,734 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in East Grand Forks, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than East Grand Forks, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% more expensive in Chicago
than in East Grand Forks, Minnesota
East Grand Forks, MN vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to East Grand Forks, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.5% 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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% higher
  Commute
  101.3% higher
  Health
  8.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% higher