Owatonna, Minnesota vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 28.8% more expensive than Owatonna, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $216,345 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Owatonna, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Owatonna, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% more expensive in Chicago
than in Owatonna, Minnesota
Owatonna, MN vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Owatonna, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.8% 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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% lower
  Commute
  108.6% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% higher