Cost of Living Calculator - Chicago, Illinois vs Santa Clarita, California


The cost of living in Santa Clarita, California is 37.3% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $260,940 in Santa Clarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Clarita, California is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
167% more expensive in Santa Clarita
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs Santa Clarita, CA
Compared to Chicago, Santa Clarita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.3% 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
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  137.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.7% higher
  Commute
  10.0% lower
  Health
  4.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% lower

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