Cost of Living Calculator - Chicago, Illinois vs Los Osos, California


The cost of living in Los Osos, California is 34.7% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $107,784 in Los Osos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Osos, California is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
180% more expensive in Los Osos
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs Los Osos, CA
Compared to Chicago, Los Osos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.7% 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
  9.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  152.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% lower
  Commute
  29.8% lower
  Health
  23.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% lower

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