Cost of Living Calculator - Chicago, Illinois vs Fair Oaks, California


The cost of living in Fair Oaks, California is 28.0% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $64,013 in Fair Oaks, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fair Oaks, California is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
102% more expensive in Fair Oaks
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs Fair Oaks, CA
Compared to Chicago, Fair Oaks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.0% 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
  9.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  98.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% higher
  Commute
  11.7% lower
  Health
  18.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower

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