Chicago Ridge, Illinois vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 63.5% more expensive than Chicago Ridge, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $179,857 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago Ridge, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Chicago Ridge, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
315% more expensive in San Diego
than in Chicago Ridge, Illinois
Chicago Ridge, IL vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Chicago Ridge, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  63.5% 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
  15.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  356.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% higher
  Commute
  10.3% lower
  Health
  1.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% lower

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