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


The cost of living in Arvin, California is 10.0% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $117,048 in Arvin, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arvin, California is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% cheaper in Arvin
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs Arvin, CA
Compared to Chicago, Arvin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.0% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.4% higher
  Commute
  18.6% lower
  Health
  4.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% lower

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