Chicago, Illinois vs. La Paz Valley, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in La Paz Valley, Arizona is 21.6% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $58,800 in La Paz Valley, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, La Paz Valley, Arizona is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in La Paz Valley
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. La Paz Valley, AZ
Compared to Chicago, La Paz Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.6% 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
  4.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.3% higher
  Commute
  53.5% lower
  Health
  52.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.5% lower