Chicago, Illinois vs. Buena Park, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Buena Park, California is 43.3% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $214,944 in Buena Park, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Buena Park, California is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
175% more expensive in Buena Park
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Buena Park, CA
Compared to Chicago, Buena Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.3% 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
  5.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  158.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% higher
  Commute
  12.0% lower
  Health
  6.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower