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


The cost of living in Barstow, California is 16.2% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $62,849 in Barstow, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Barstow, California is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in Barstow
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs Barstow, CA
Compared to Chicago, Barstow is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.2% 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
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.9% higher
  Commute
  28.5% lower
  Health
  3.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% lower

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