Cost of Living Calculator - Chicago, North Dakota vs Los Angeles, California


The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 123.3% more expensive than Chicago, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $111,660 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Chicago, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
419% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Chicago, North Dakota
Chicago, ND vs Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Chicago, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  123.3% 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
  12.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  329.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% higher
  Commute
  148.6% higher
  Health
  18.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher

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