Chicago, Illinois vs. La Verne, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in La Verne, California is 52.5% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $76,257 in La Verne, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, La Verne, California is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
193% more expensive in La Verne
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. La Verne, CA
Compared to Chicago, La Verne is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.5% 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
  5.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  181.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.6% higher
  Commute
  14.4% higher
  Health
  1.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower