Chico, California vs. Brookfield, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brookfield, Illinois is 9.3% cheaper than Chico, California.

You would need a salary of $136,114 in Brookfield, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Chico, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brookfield, Illinois is cheaper than Chico, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Brookfield
than in Chico, California
Chico, CA vs. Brookfield, IL
Compared to Chico, Brookfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.3% lower
      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
  4.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.3% lower
  Commute
  51.0% higher
  Health
  27.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% higher