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CHICAGO vs. CALIFORNIA CITY
Cost of Living Comparison
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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
$45,531
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
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Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
0.1% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
30.4% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
26.8% higher
Commute
12.4% lower
Health
4.1% higher
Taxes
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Personal
4.8% lower
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