Cost of Living Calculator - Chicago, Illinois vs San Juan Capistrano, California


The cost of living in San Juan Capistrano, California is 59.5% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $159,497 in San Juan Capistrano, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Juan Capistrano, California is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
266% more expensive in San Juan Capistrano
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs San Juan Capistrano, CA
Compared to Chicago, San Juan Capistrano is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.5% 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
  7.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  219.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.0% higher
  Commute
  22.3% lower
  Health
  6.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower

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