Woodside, California vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 79.2% cheaper than Woodside, California.

You would need a salary of $10,411 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Woodside, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Woodside, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
92% cheaper in Chicago
than in Woodside, California
Woodside, CA vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Woodside, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  79.2% 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
  20.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  92.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% higher
  Commute
  2.7% lower
  Health
  25.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% lower