Benicia, California vs. North Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in North Chicago, Illinois is 50.3% cheaper than Benicia, California.

You would need a salary of $63,388 in North Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Benicia, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, North Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Benicia, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% cheaper in North Chicago
than in Benicia, California
Benicia, CA vs. North Chicago, IL
Compared to Benicia, North Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.3% 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
  14.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.3% lower
  Commute
  40.0% lower
  Health
  14.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% higher