Minneapolis, Minnesota vs. West Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Chicago, Illinois is 3.3% cheaper than Minneapolis, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $116,000 in West Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Minneapolis, Minnesota
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
10% cheaper in West Chicago
than in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN vs. West Chicago, IL
Compared to Minneapolis, West Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.3% 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
  3.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% higher
  Commute
  3.1% higher
  Health
  24.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% higher