Cost of Living Calculator - Chicago, Illinois vs Big Creek, California


The cost of living in Big Creek, California is 9.9% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $136,239 in Big Creek, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Big Creek, California is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in Big Creek
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs Big Creek, CA
Compared to Chicago, Big Creek is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.9% 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
  6.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.3% higher
  Commute
  25.3% lower
  Health
  5.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% lower

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