San Francisco, California vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 56.0% cheaper than San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $29,931 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in Chicago
than in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to San Francisco, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.0% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  16.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  4.8% lower
  Commute
  12.5% lower
  Health
  23.4% lower
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  Personal
  11.0% lower
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