Cost of Living Calculator - Chicago, Illinois vs Middletown, California


The cost of living in Middletown, California is 3.8% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $57,709 in Middletown, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Middletown, California is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
27% cheaper in Middletown
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs Middletown, CA
Compared to Chicago, Middletown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.8% lower
      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
  8.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.7% higher
  Commute
  26.9% lower
  Health
  38.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% lower

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