Chicago, Illinois vs. Pismo Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pismo Beach, California is 66.3% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $91,462 in Pismo Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pismo Beach, California is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
324% more expensive in Pismo Beach
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Pismo Beach, CA
Compared to Chicago, Pismo Beach 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
  14.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  273.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% lower
  Commute
  31.0% lower
  Health
  23.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% lower

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