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CHICAGO vs. LOS ANGELES
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Chicago, Illinois vs. Los Angeles, California
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is
64.1%
more expensive
than Chicago, Illinois.
You would need a salary of
$173,903
in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is
more expensive
than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
221% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Chicago, Los Angeles is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
64.1% higher
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
7.1% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
200.9% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
1.0% higher
Commute
19.4% higher
Health
2.3% higher
Taxes
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Personal
2.6% lower
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