Chicago, Illinois vs. Anaheim, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anaheim, California is 43.2% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $71,601 in Anaheim, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anaheim, California is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
184% more expensive in Anaheim
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Anaheim, CA
Compared to Chicago, Anaheim is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.2% 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
  5.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  159.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% higher
  Commute
  14.8% lower
  Health
  6.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower