Chicago, Illinois vs. Alameda, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alameda, California is 95.5% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $299,162 in Alameda, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alameda, California is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
315% more expensive in Alameda
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Alameda, CA
Compared to Chicago, Alameda is:
  Homeowner
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  95.5% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  15.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  330.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  3.7% lower
  Commute
  9.5% lower
  Health
  32.7% higher
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  Personal
  5.6% higher
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