Cost of Living Comparison:
Chicago, Illinois - El Cerrito (Contra Costa county), California

A salary of $40,000 in Chicago, Illinois should increase to $62,683 in El Cerrito (Contra Costa county), California

Chicago U.S. Avg. El Cerrito (Contra Costa county)

Cost of Living Indexes	Chicago	El Cerrito (Contra Costa county)
Overall	105	165
Food	108	114
Housing	107	302
Utilities	99	90
Transportation	110	110
Health	104	115
Miscellaneous	102	117

100=national average

El Cerrito (Contra Costa county) is 57% more expensive than Chicago.

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

Housing is 182% more expensive in El Cerrito (Contra Costa county).

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