Geneva, Illinois vs. Elk River, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elk River, Minnesota is 2.4% cheaper than Geneva, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $48,797 in Elk River, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Geneva, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elk River, Minnesota is cheaper than Geneva, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% cheaper in Elk River
than in Geneva, Illinois
Geneva, IL vs. Elk River, MN
Compared to Geneva, Elk River is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.4% 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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% higher
  Commute
  24.9% higher
  Health
  18.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% higher