Chicago, Illinois vs. Gilroy, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gilroy, California is 61.3% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $88,696 in Gilroy, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gilroy, California is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
256% more expensive in Gilroy
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Gilroy, CA
Compared to Chicago, Gilroy is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.3% 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
  14.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  217.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.6% higher
  Commute
  13.7% lower
  Health
  22.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% lower