Carlsbad, California vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 45.3% cheaper than Carlsbad, California.

You would need a salary of $65,588 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Carlsbad, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% cheaper in Chicago
than in Carlsbad, California
Carlsbad, CA vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Carlsbad, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.3% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  14.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  4.7% lower
  Commute
  10.3% higher
  Health
  1.1% lower
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  Personal
  1.1% higher
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