Emeryville, California vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 24.7% cheaper than Emeryville, California.

You would need a salary of $64,018 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Emeryville, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Emeryville, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Chicago
than in Emeryville, California
Emeryville, CA vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Emeryville, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.7% 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
  12.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% lower
  Commute
  11.8% higher
  Health
  24.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower