Chicago, Illinois vs. Eureka, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Eureka, California is 3.9% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $96,089 in Eureka, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Eureka, California is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
45% cheaper in Eureka
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Eureka, CA
Compared to Chicago, Eureka is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.9% 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
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% lower
  Commute
  45.5% lower
  Health
  33.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% lower