Mecca, California vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 6.1% more expensive than Mecca, California.

You would need a salary of $96,575 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Mecca, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Mecca, California
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
38% more expensive in Chicago
than in Mecca, California
Mecca, CA vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Mecca, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.1% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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      Child Care, Taxes Considered
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
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  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Food
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Median Home Cost
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  Utilities
  10.1% lower
  Commute
  0.6% higher
  Health
  0.8% lower
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  Childcare
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  Personal
  1.5% higher
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