Atherton, California vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 87.1% cheaper than Atherton, California.

You would need a salary of $9,666 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Atherton, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Atherton, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
96% cheaper in Chicago
than in Atherton, California
Atherton, CA vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Atherton, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  87.1% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  27.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  96.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  5.5% lower
  Commute
  0.9% higher
  Health
  25.0% lower
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  Personal
  10.4% lower
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