Chicago, Illinois vs. North El Monte, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in North El Monte, California is 66.3% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $124,722 in North El Monte, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, North El Monte, California is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
173% more expensive in North El Monte
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. North El Monte, CA
Compared to Chicago, North El Monte is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  66.3% 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
  10.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  226.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% higher
  Commute
  18.9% higher
  Health
  1.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% lower

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