Cost of Living Calculator - Big Bear City, California vs Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 3.7% more expensive than Big Bear City, California.

You would need a salary of $51,834 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Big Bear City, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Big Bear City, California
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
38% more expensive in Chicago
than in Big Bear City, California
Big Bear City, CA vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Big Bear City, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.7% higher
      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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.4% lower
  Commute
  28.4% higher
  Health
  0.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% higher

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