Chicago, Illinois vs. National City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in National City, California is 27.1% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $95,321 in National City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, National City, California is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
105% more expensive in National City
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. National City, CA
Compared to Chicago, National City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.1% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  9.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  91.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  9.4% higher
  Commute
  8.3% lower
  Health
  1.1% higher
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  Personal
  1.4% lower
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