Cost of Living Calculator - Chicago, Illinois vs El Cerrito, California


The cost of living in El Cerrito, California is 85.4% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $139,036 in El Cerrito, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, El Cerrito, California is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
284% more expensive in El Cerrito
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs El Cerrito, CA
Compared to Chicago, El Cerrito is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  85.4% 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
  15.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  294.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% lower
  Commute
  6.9% lower
  Health
  37.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% higher

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