Chicago, Illinois vs. Sacramento, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sacramento, California is 13.2% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $33,966 in Sacramento, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sacramento, California is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% more expensive in Sacramento
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Sacramento, CA
Compared to Chicago, Sacramento is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.2% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  7.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  6.0% higher
  Commute
  12.6% lower
  Health
  18.2% higher
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  Personal
  1.1% lower
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