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Chicago, Illinois - San Francisco, California

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A salary of $50,000 in Chicago, Illinois should increase to $94,672 in San Francisco, California

Chicago U.S. Avg. San Francisco

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Cost of Living IndexesChicagoSan Francisco
Overall105199
Food108114
Housing107426
Utilities9992
Transportation110110
Health104111
Miscellaneous102116
100=national average

San Francisco is 89% more expensive than Chicago.

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

Housing is 298% more expensive in San Francisco.


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