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


The cost of living in Bellflower, California is 37.8% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $120,577 in Bellflower, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bellflower, California is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
147% more expensive in Bellflower
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs Bellflower, CA
Compared to Chicago, Bellflower is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.8% 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
  4.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  124.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% higher
  Commute
  14.0% higher
  Health
  1.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% lower

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