Buena Park, California vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 30.2% cheaper than Buena Park, California.

You would need a salary of $34,893 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Buena Park, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Buena Park, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Chicago
than in Buena Park, California
Buena Park, CA vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Buena Park, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.2% 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
  4.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% lower
  Commute
  13.6% higher
  Health
  5.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher