2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Chicago, IL vs Corte Madera, CA

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Is it cheaper to live in Corte Madera or is it cheaper to live in Chicago?
- Corte Madera is 117.7% more expensive than Chicago.

Which city has more affordable housing, Corte Madera or Chicago?
- Corte Madera housing costs are 476.8% more expensive than Chicago housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Chicago or is Health Care more affordable in Corte Madera.
- Health related expenses are 25.1% more in Corte Madera.
 Chicago, ILCorte Madera, CAUnited States
 Overall  Unlock230.1100
 Food & Groceries97.2  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock110.1100
 Housing99.8  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$1,584,600$338,100
 Utilities93  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock129.1100
 Miscellaneous139.8  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Chicago    270 Reviews

I've lived in Chicago city and later moved to suburbs when family size increased. Absolutely love this city. This is the cleanest and most beautiful among the major  More

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Chicago is probably the best value in a major city that you can find and my personal favorite city. It will become increasingly important as climate change makes the  More

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I've live on north side and south side, UIC medical center. Don't move here go to the north side. No good amenities, if you get bored with one there is no other choices.  More

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Reviews for Corte Madera    3 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

Close to the freeway, so easy commute. Beautiful bike/hiking trails and view of Mt Tam. But $4000/mo for a 3 bdrm apartment is a little  More

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Over 13 years ago

Great  More

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Over 19 years ago

Corte Madera has the convenience of shopping and urban lifestyle combined with nature wonderful weather hiking trails bike paths that make the quality of living there  More

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