Chicago, Illinois vs. Calabasas, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Calabasas, California is 123.5% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $111,732 in Calabasas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Calabasas, California is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
448% more expensive in Calabasas
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Calabasas, CA
Compared to Chicago, Calabasas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  123.5% 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
  12.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  393.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.9% higher
  Commute
  22.4% higher
  Health
  2.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% lower