Chicago, Illinois vs. Rancho San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rancho San Diego, California is 39.5% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $214,797 in Rancho San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rancho San Diego, California is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
165% more expensive in Rancho San Diego
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Rancho San Diego, CA
Compared to Chicago, Rancho San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.5% 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
  11.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  141.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.2% higher
  Commute
  9.4% lower
  Health
  1.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower