Chicago, Illinois vs. La Mirada, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in La Mirada, California is 45.1% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $72,533 in La Mirada, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, La Mirada, California is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
167% more expensive in La Mirada
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. La Mirada, CA
Compared to Chicago, La Mirada is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.1% 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)
  154.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% higher
  Commute
  15.2% higher
  Health
  1.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% lower