Cost of Living Calculator - Chicago, Illinois vs San Marino, California


The cost of living in San Marino, California is 220.7% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $240,503 in San Marino, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marino, California is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
685% more expensive in San Marino
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs San Marino, CA
Compared to Chicago, San Marino is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  220.7% 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
  19.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  914.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% higher
  Commute
  14.7% higher
  Health
  1.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% lower

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