Beaumont, California vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 15.6% cheaper than Beaumont, California.

You would need a salary of $84,434 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Beaumont, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Beaumont, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Chicago
than in Beaumont, California
Beaumont, CA vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Beaumont, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.6% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.1% lower
  Commute
  6.8% lower
  Health
  0.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% higher