Chicago, Illinois vs. Yuba City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Yuba City, California is 7.5% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $129,050 in Yuba City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Yuba City, California is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% more expensive in Yuba City
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Yuba City, CA
Compared to Chicago, Yuba City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.5% 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
  6.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.4% higher
  Commute
  23.9% lower
  Health
  38.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% lower