Long Beach, California vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 32.5% cheaper than Long Beach, California.

You would need a salary of $50,629 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Long Beach, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Long Beach, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Chicago
than in Long Beach, California
Long Beach, CA vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Long Beach, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.5% 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
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% lower
  Commute
  12.3% lower
  Health
  1.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% higher