Chicago, Illinois vs. Covina, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Covina, California is 41.9% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $70,950 in Covina, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Covina, California is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
135% more expensive in Covina
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Covina, CA
Compared to Chicago, Covina is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.9% 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
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  129.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.8% higher
  Commute
  17.5% higher
  Health
  1.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% lower