Chicago, Illinois vs. Santa Paula, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Paula, California is 26.7% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $63,361 in Santa Paula, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Paula, California is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
118% more expensive in Santa Paula
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Santa Paula, CA
Compared to Chicago, Santa Paula is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.7% 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
  7.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  103.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% higher
  Commute
  17.6% lower
  Health
  21.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% lower