What is a pro or con of living in San Carlos, Californiacompared to Chicago, Illinois?

Median Home Cost is 640% more expensive in San Carlos.

What salary do I need to live in San Carlos, California copmared to Chicago, Illinois?

A salary of $561,000 in Chicago, Illinois should increase to $1,670,464 in San Carlos, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

CHICAGO vs. SAN CARLOS
Cost of Living Comparison

Chicago, Illinois vs. San Carlos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Carlos, California is 197.8% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $1,670,464 in San Carlos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, San Carlos, California is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
640% more expensive in San Carlos
than in Chicago, Illinois

Chicago, IL vs. San Carlos, CA

Compared to Chicago, San Carlos is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

197.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

23.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

706.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.8% higher

Commute

4.0% higher

Health

33.4% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

11.9% higher

Cost of Food

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Chicago, Illinois vs. San Carlos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Chicago, IL vs. San Carlos, CA

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