Chicago, Illinois vs. Temescal Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Temescal Valley, California is 45.6% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $182,030 in Temescal Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Temescal Valley, California is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
104% more expensive in Temescal Valley
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Temescal Valley, CA
Compared to Chicago, Temescal Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.6% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  4.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  132.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.8% higher
  Commute
  28.1% higher
  Health
  0.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower