Mount Shasta, California vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 2.6% more expensive than Mount Shasta, California.

You would need a salary of $51,289 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Mount Shasta, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Mount Shasta, California
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
81% more expensive in Chicago
than in Mount Shasta, California
Mount Shasta, CA vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Mount Shasta, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.6% higher
      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
  3.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% higher
  Commute
  72.3% higher
  Health
  26.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% higher