Visalia, California vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 5.0% more expensive than Visalia, California.

You would need a salary of $78,739 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Visalia, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Visalia, California
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
38% more expensive in Chicago
than in Visalia, California
Visalia, CA vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Visalia, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.0% higher
      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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.5% lower
  Commute
  46.9% higher
  Health
  23.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% higher