Cost of Living Calculator - Chicago, Illinois vs Acton, California


The cost of living in Acton, California is 56.7% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $78,352 in Acton, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Acton, California is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
179% more expensive in Acton
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs Acton, CA
Compared to Chicago, Acton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.7% 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
  5.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  169.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.4% higher
  Commute
  36.5% higher
  Health
  1.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% lower

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