Chicago, Illinois vs. Rancho Santa Fe, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rancho Santa Fe, California is 276.3% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $282,193 in Rancho Santa Fe, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rancho Santa Fe, California is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1171% more expensive in Rancho Santa Fe
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Compared to Chicago, Rancho Santa Fe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  276.3% 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
  29.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,006.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.1% higher
  Commute
  11.2% lower
  Health
  1.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% lower

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