Cost of Living Calculator - Chicago, Illinois vs Lake Mathews, California


The cost of living in Lake Mathews, California is 38.4% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $69,181 in Lake Mathews, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Mathews, California is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
137% more expensive in Lake Mathews
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs Lake Mathews, CA
Compared to Chicago, Lake Mathews is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.4% 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
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  124.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.9% higher
  Commute
  7.9% higher
  Health
  0.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower

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