Chicago, Illinois vs. Red Bluff, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Red Bluff, California is 10.1% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $44,972 in Red Bluff, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Red Bluff, California is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
42% cheaper in Red Bluff
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Red_Bluff, CA
Compared to Chicago, Red_Bluff is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.1% 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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.8% higher
  Commute
  42.6% lower
  Health
  35.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% lower