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


The cost of living in Montecito, California is 352.6% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $859,953 in Montecito, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Montecito, California is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1334% more expensive in Montecito
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs Montecito, CA
Compared to Chicago, Montecito is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  352.6% 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
  24.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,268.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% lower
  Commute
  27.2% lower
  Health
  28.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% lower

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