Cost of Living Calculator - Chicago, Illinois vs Truckee, California


The cost of living in Truckee, California is 61.3% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $80,635 in Truckee, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Truckee, California is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
245% more expensive in Truckee
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs Truckee, CA
Compared to Chicago, Truckee is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.3% 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
  12.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  170.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.2% higher
  Commute
  35.7% lower
  Health
  37.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% higher

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