Chicago, Illinois vs. Ontario, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ontario, California is 18.2% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $105,159 in Ontario, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ontario, California is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
103% more expensive in Ontario
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Ontario, CA
Compared to Chicago, Ontario is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.2% 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
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.4% higher
  Commute
  16.8% lower
  Health
  1.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% lower