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CHICAGO vs. FRESNO
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Cost of Living Calculator - Chicago, Illinois vs Fresno, California

The cost of living in Fresno, California is 3.8% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $192,345 in Fresno, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Fresno, California is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
27% cheaper in Fresno
than in Chicago, Illinois

Chicago, IL vs Fresno, CA

Compared to Chicago, Fresno is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

3.8% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

8.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

21.1% higher

Commute

26.6% lower

Health

5.8% higher

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Childcare

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Personal

6.6% lower

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