Cost of Living Calculator - Chicago, Illinois vs Daly City, California


The cost of living in Daly City, California is 96.2% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $168,717 in Daly City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Daly City, California is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
291% more expensive in Daly City
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs Daly City, CA
Compared to Chicago, Daly City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  96.2% 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
  15.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  322.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% lower
  Commute
  9.5% higher
  Health
  33.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.4% higher

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