Chicago, Illinois vs. El Segundo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in El Segundo, California is 131.7% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $162,160 in El Segundo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, El Segundo, California is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
433% more expensive in El Segundo
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. El Segundo, CA
Compared to Chicago, El Segundo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  131.7% 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
  12.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  460.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% lower
  Commute
  6.9% higher
  Health
  2.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower