What is a pro or con of living in Millbrae, Californiacompared to Chicago, Illinois?

Median Home Cost is 534% more expensive in Millbrae.

What salary do I need to live in Millbrae, California copmared to Chicago, Illinois?

A salary of $82,000 in Chicago, Illinois should increase to $221,492 in Millbrae, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

CHICAGO vs. MILLBRAE
Cost of Living Comparison

Chicago, Illinois vs. Millbrae, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Millbrae, California is 170.1% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $221,492 in Millbrae, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Millbrae, California is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
534% more expensive in Millbrae
than in Chicago, Illinois

Chicago, IL vs. Millbrae, CA

Compared to Chicago, Millbrae is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

170.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

22.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

645.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.0% lower

Commute

6.4% higher

Health

33.4% higher

Taxes

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Personal

11.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Cost of Living Comparison

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