San Luis Obispo, California vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 30.6% cheaper than San Luis Obispo, California.

You would need a salary of $69,425 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in San Luis Obispo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than San Luis Obispo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Chicago
than in San Luis Obispo, California
San Luis Obispo, CA vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to San Luis Obispo, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.6% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  11.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  2.3% lower
  Commute
  65.3% higher
  Health
  19.2% lower
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  Personal
  5.7% higher
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