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


The cost of living in Montebello, California is 40.7% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $105,517 in Montebello, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Montebello, California is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
138% more expensive in Montebello
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs Montebello, CA
Compared to Chicago, Montebello is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.7% 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
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  132.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% higher
  Commute
  19.1% higher
  Health
  1.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% lower

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