Chicago, Illinois vs. Belmont, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Belmont, California is 188.2% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $259,358 in Belmont, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Belmont, California is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
609% more expensive in Belmont
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Belmont, CA
Compared to Chicago, Belmont is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  188.2% higher
      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
  22.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  656.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% higher
  Commute
  5.2% higher
  Health
  33.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.8% higher