Dublin, California vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 47.1% cheaper than Dublin, California.

You would need a salary of $52,880 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Dublin, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Dublin, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in Chicago
than in Dublin, California
Dublin, CA vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Dublin, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.1% 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
  13.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% lower
  Commute
  4.7% higher
  Health
  24.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower