Chicago, Illinois vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 64.1% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $188,669 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
221% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Chicago, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  64.1% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  7.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  200.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  1.0% higher
  Commute
  19.4% higher
  Health
  2.3% higher
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  Childcare
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  Personal
  2.6% lower
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