Cost of Living Calculator - Wisconsin, Minnesota vs Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 39.1% more expensive than Wisconsin, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $486,918 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Wisconsin, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Wisconsin, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% more expensive in Chicago
than in Wisconsin, Minnesota
Wisconsin, MN vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Wisconsin, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.1% 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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% higher
  Commute
  114.1% higher
  Health
  5.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% higher

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