Glendale, California vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 44.3% cheaper than Glendale, California.

You would need a salary of $11,147 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Glendale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Glendale, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Chicago
than in Glendale, California
Glendale, CA vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Glendale, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.3% 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
  7.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% lower
  Commute
  13.7% lower
  Health
  1.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% higher