Vacaville, California vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 19.6% cheaper than Vacaville, California.

You would need a salary of $44,247 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Vacaville, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Vacaville, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Chicago
than in Vacaville, California
Vacaville, CA vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Vacaville, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.6% 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
  10.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.1% lower
  Commute
  32.7% higher
  Health
  21.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher