Chicago, Illinois vs. San Joaquin, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Joaquin, California is 12.5% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $43,762 in San Joaquin, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Joaquin, California is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% cheaper in San Joaquin
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. San Joaquin, CA
Compared to Chicago, San Joaquin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.5% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  19.7% higher
  Commute
  26.2% lower
  Health
  5.8% higher
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  Personal
  6.8% lower
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