What is a pro or con of living in Chicago, Illinoiscompared to West Menlo Park, California?

Median Home Cost is 87% cheaper in Chicago.

What salary do I need to live in Chicago, Illinois copmared to West Menlo Park, California?

A salary of $150,000 in West Menlo Park, California could decrease to $41,790 in Chicago, Illinois (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

WEST MENLO PARK vs. CHICAGO
Cost of Living Comparison

West Menlo Park, California vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 72.1% cheaper than West Menlo Park, California.

You would need a salary of $41,790 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in West Menlo Park, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than West Menlo Park, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
87% cheaper in Chicago
than in West Menlo Park, California

West Menlo Park, CA vs. Chicago, IL

Compared to West Menlo Park, Chicago is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

72.1% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

20.6% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

91.4% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.1% higher

Commute

3.3% lower

Health

25.0% lower

Taxes

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Personal

11.0% lower

Cost of Food

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West Menlo Park, California vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

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