Chicago, Illinois vs. Livermore, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Livermore, California is 69.4% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $152,430 in Livermore, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Livermore, California is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
247% more expensive in Livermore
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Livermore, CA
Compared to Chicago, Livermore is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  69.4% 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
  14.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  242.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.6% higher
  Commute
  13.6% lower
  Health
  32.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% higher