Chicago, Illinois vs. Monterey Park Tract, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monterey Park Tract, California is 6.3% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $127,598 in Monterey Park Tract, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey Park Tract, California is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% more expensive in Monterey Park Tract
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Monterey Park Tract, CA
Compared to Chicago, Monterey Park Tract is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.3% 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
  7.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.5% higher
  Commute
  17.4% lower
  Health
  13.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% lower

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