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Chicago, Illinois - Santa Rosa, California

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A salary of $40,000 in Chicago, Illinois should increase to $50,010 in Santa Rosa, California

Chicago U.S. Avg. Santa Rosa

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Cost of Living IndexesChicagoSanta Rosa
Overall105131
Food108113
Housing107190
Utilities99110
Transportation110109
Health104108
Miscellaneous102106
100=national average

Santa Rosa is 25% more expensive than Chicago.

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

Housing is 77% more expensive in Santa Rosa.


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