Chicago, Illinois vs. Rancho Cordova, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rancho Cordova, California is 16.9% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $67,775 in Rancho Cordova, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rancho Cordova, California is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% more expensive in Rancho Cordova
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Rancho Cordova, CA
Compared to Chicago, Rancho Cordova is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.9% 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
  7.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% higher
  Commute
  13.5% lower
  Health
  18.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% lower