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ARCATA vs. CHICAGO
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Cost of Living Calculator - Arcata, California vs Chicago, Illinois

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 0.7% cheaper than Arcata, California.

You would need a salary of $89,335 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Arcata, California.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Chicago
than in Arcata, California

Arcata, CA vs Chicago, IL

Compared to Arcata, Chicago is:

Homeowner

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0.7% lower

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4.4% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

29.6% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.0% higher

Commute

70.6% higher

Health

25.2% lower

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Personal

6.9% higher

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