Cost of Living Calculator - Chicago, Illinois vs Cottonwood (Shasta County), California


The cost of living in Cottonwood (Shasta County), California is 0.8% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $74,372 in Cottonwood (Shasta County), California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cottonwood (Shasta County), California is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
27% cheaper in Cottonwood (Shasta County)
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs Cottonwood (Shasta County), CA
Compared to Chicago, Cottonwood (Shasta County) is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.8% lower
      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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.8% higher
  Commute
  30.0% lower
  Health
  39.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% lower

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