South Lake Tahoe, California vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 23.8% cheaper than South Lake Tahoe, California.

You would need a salary of $45,735 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in South Lake Tahoe, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than South Lake Tahoe, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Chicago
than in South Lake Tahoe, California
South Lake Tahoe, CA vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to South Lake Tahoe, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.8% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  8.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  16.3% lower
  Commute
  35.0% higher
  Health
  31.8% lower
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  Personal
  0.5% higher
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