Santa Clarita, California vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 27.2% cheaper than Santa Clarita, California.

You would need a salary of $83,736 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Clarita, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Santa Clarita, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Chicago
than in Santa Clarita, California
Santa Clarita, CA vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Santa Clarita, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.2% 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)
  58.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.0% lower
  Commute
  11.1% higher
  Health
  4.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% higher