Chicago, Illinois vs. California, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in California, Pennsylvania is 28.0% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $57,579 in California, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, California, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in California
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. California, PA
Compared to Chicago, California is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.0% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  5.4% lower
  Commute
  27.4% lower
  Health
  2.2% higher
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  Personal
  5.4% lower
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