Chicago, Illinois vs. California City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in California City, California is 8.9% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $91,061 in California City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, California City, California is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% cheaper in California City
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. California City, CA
Compared to Chicago, California City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.9% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.8% higher
  Commute
  12.4% lower
  Health
  4.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% lower