Chicago, Illinois vs. Coachella, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Coachella, California is 2.0% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $51,024 in Coachella, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Coachella, California is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% more expensive in Coachella
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Coachella, CA
Compared to Chicago, Coachella is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.0% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% higher
  Commute
  5.1% lower
  Health
  0.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower