Chico, California vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 6.2% cheaper than Chico, California.

You would need a salary of $797,293 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Chico, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Chico, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Chicago
than in Chico, California
Chico, CA vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Chico, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.2% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  4.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  16.2% lower
  Commute
  63.1% higher
  Health
  27.2% lower
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  Personal
  4.9% higher
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