Chicago, Illinois vs. Tustin, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tustin, California is 52.4% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $76,210 in Tustin, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tustin, California is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
223% more expensive in Tustin
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Tustin, CA
Compared to Chicago, Tustin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.4% 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
  6.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  216.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% higher
  Commute
  20.6% lower
  Health
  6.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% lower