Chicago Ridge, Illinois vs. Sacramento, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sacramento, California is 24.0% more expensive than Chicago Ridge, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $61,978 in Sacramento, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago Ridge, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sacramento, California is more expensive than Chicago Ridge, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
112% more expensive in Sacramento
than in Chicago Ridge, Illinois
Chicago Ridge, IL vs. Sacramento, CA
Compared to Chicago Ridge, Sacramento is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.0% 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
  10.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  131.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% higher
  Commute
  9.7% lower
  Health
  18.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower