Millbrae, California vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 63.0% cheaper than Millbrae, California.

You would need a salary of $27,766 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Millbrae, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Millbrae, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% cheaper in Chicago
than in Millbrae, California
Millbrae, CA vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Millbrae, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  63.0% 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
  18.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% higher
  Commute
  6.0% lower
  Health
  25.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.5% lower