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

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A salary of $98,000 in Los Angeles, California could decrease to $71,726 in Chicago, Illinois

Los Angeles U.S. Avg. Chicago

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Cost of Living IndexesLos AngelesChicago
Overall144105
Food110108
Housing235107
Utilities11599
Transportation112110
Health111104
Miscellaneous103102
100=national average

Chicago is 27% cheaper than Los Angeles.

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

Housing is 54% cheaper in Chicago.


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