Cost of Living Calculator - Chicago, Illinois vs Bell Gardens, California


The cost of living in Bell Gardens, California is 29.5% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $64,758 in Bell Gardens, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bell Gardens, California is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
124% more expensive in Bell Gardens
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs Bell Gardens, CA
Compared to Chicago, Bell Gardens is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.5% 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
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  101.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% higher
  Commute
  14.4% higher
  Health
  2.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% lower

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