Chicago Ridge, Illinois vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 79.6% more expensive than Chicago Ridge, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $89,806 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago Ridge, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Chicago Ridge, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
354% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Chicago Ridge, Illinois
Chicago Ridge, IL vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Chicago Ridge, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  79.6% 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
  9.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  387.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% lower
  Commute
  23.4% higher
  Health
  2.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower