Rancho Cucamonga, California vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 22.1% cheaper than Rancho Cucamonga, California.

You would need a salary of $70,925 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Rancho Cucamonga, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Rancho Cucamonga, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Chicago
than in Rancho Cucamonga, California
Rancho Cucamonga, CA vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Rancho Cucamonga, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.1% 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)
  55.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.8% lower
  Commute
  19.3% higher
  Health
  1.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% higher