Chicago, Illinois vs. Clearlake, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Clearlake, California is 11.7% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $44,134 in Clearlake, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Clearlake, California is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Clearlake
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Clearlake, CA
Compared to Chicago, Clearlake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.7% lower
      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
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.7% higher
  Commute
  25.8% lower
  Health
  38.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% lower