North St. Paul, Minnesota vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 9.8% more expensive than North St. Paul, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $439,264 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in North St. Paul, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than North St. Paul, Minnesota
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
23% more expensive in Chicago
than in North St. Paul, Minnesota
North St. Paul, MN vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to North St. Paul, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.8% 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
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% lower
  Commute
  24.0% higher
  Health
  15.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower