Cost of Living Calculator - Chicago, Illinois vs Sebastopol, California


The cost of living in Sebastopol, California is 68.4% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $84,218 in Sebastopol, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sebastopol, California is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
259% more expensive in Sebastopol
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs Sebastopol, CA
Compared to Chicago, Sebastopol is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  68.4% 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
  15.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  273.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.2% higher
  Commute
  21.4% lower
  Health
  25.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower

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