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Cost of Living Comparison:
Chicago, Illinois - Los Angeles, California

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A salary of $300,000 in Chicago, Illinois should increase to $409,895 in Los Angeles, California

Chicago U.S. Avg. Los Angeles

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Cost of Living IndexesChicagoLos Angeles
Overall105144
Food108110
Housing107235
Utilities99115
Transportation110112
Health104111
Miscellaneous102103
100=national average

Los Angeles is 37% more expensive than Chicago.

Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Housing is 119% more expensive in Los Angeles.


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