West St. Paul, Minnesota vs. Skokie, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Skokie, Illinois is 13.5% more expensive than West St. Paul, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $130,547 in Skokie, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in West St. Paul, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Skokie, Illinois is more expensive than West St. Paul, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in Skokie
than in West St. Paul, Minnesota
West St. Paul, MN vs. Skokie, IL
Compared to West St. Paul, Skokie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.5% 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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% lower
  Commute
  23.9% higher
  Health
  17.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher