Concord, California vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 25.6% cheaper than Concord, California.

You would need a salary of $185,942 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Concord, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Concord, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Chicago
than in Concord, California
Concord, CA vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Concord, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.6% 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
  11.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% lower
  Commute
  7.6% higher
  Health
  27.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% lower