Chicago, Illinois vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 49.3% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $141,881 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
193% more expensive in San Diego
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Chicago, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
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  49.3% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  12.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  181.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  10.8% higher
  Commute
  13.2% lower
  Health
  1.1% higher
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  Personal
  1.6% lower
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