Cost of Living Calculator - Waite Park, Minnesota vs Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 25.3% more expensive than Waite Park, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $37,634 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Waite Park, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Waite Park, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% more expensive in Chicago
than in Waite Park, Minnesota
Waite Park, MN vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Waite Park, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.3% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% lower
  Commute
  60.3% higher
  Health
  16.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% higher

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