Cupertino, California vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 69.5% cheaper than Cupertino, California.

You would need a salary of $38,118 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Cupertino, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Cupertino, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
88% cheaper in Chicago
than in Cupertino, California
Cupertino, CA vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Cupertino, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  69.5% 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
  20.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  88.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% higher
  Commute
  5.7% lower
  Health
  18.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% higher