Minnesota Lake, Minnesota vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 39.7% more expensive than Minnesota Lake, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $104,746 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Minnesota Lake, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Minnesota Lake, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% more expensive in Chicago
than in Minnesota Lake, Minnesota
Minnesota Lake, MN vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Minnesota Lake, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.7% 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
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  98.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.3% lower
  Commute
  85.9% higher
  Health
  0.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% higher