What is a pro or con of living in San Buenaventura (Ventura), Californiacompared to Chicago, Illinois?

Median Home Cost is 182% more expensive in San Buenaventura (Ventura).

What salary do I need to live in San Buenaventura (Ventura), California copmared to Chicago, Illinois?

A salary of $75,000 in Chicago, Illinois should increase to $104,679 in San Buenaventura (Ventura), 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. SAN BUENAVENTURA (VENTURA)
Cost of Living Comparison

Chicago, Illinois vs. San Buenaventura (Ventura), California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Buenaventura (Ventura), California is 39.6% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $104,679 in San Buenaventura (Ventura), California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, San Buenaventura (Ventura), California is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
182% more expensive in San Buenaventura (Ventura)
than in Chicago, Illinois

Chicago, IL vs. San Buenaventura (Ventura), CA

Compared to Chicago, San Buenaventura (Ventura) is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

39.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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No Child Care, Taxes Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

11.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

161.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.9% lower

Commute

19.9% lower

Health

21.3% higher

Taxes

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Personal

3.1% lower

Cost of Food

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Chicago, Illinois vs. San Buenaventura (Ventura), California

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Chicago, IL vs. San Buenaventura (Ventura), CA

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