North Chicago, Illinois vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 123.9% more expensive than North Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $284,338 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in North Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than North Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
537% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in North Chicago, Illinois
North Chicago, IL vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to North Chicago, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  123.9% 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
  10.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  608.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% lower
  Commute
  128.3% higher
  Health
  6.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% lower