Cerritos, California vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 38.4% cheaper than Cerritos, California.

You would need a salary of $55,456 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Cerritos, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Cerritos, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Chicago
than in Cerritos, California
Cerritos, CA vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Cerritos, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.4% 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
  6.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% lower
  Commute
  15.1% lower
  Health
  1.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher