San Ramon, California vs. North Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in North Chicago, Illinois is 68.6% cheaper than San Ramon, California.

You would need a salary of $15,684 in North Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in San Ramon, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, North Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than San Ramon, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
90% cheaper in North Chicago
than in San Ramon, California
San Ramon, CA vs. North Chicago, IL
Compared to San Ramon, North Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  68.6% 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
  16.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  90.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% lower
  Commute
  45.4% lower
  Health
  20.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% higher