Davis, California vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 30.3% cheaper than Davis, California.

You would need a salary of $34,870 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Davis, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Davis, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Chicago
than in Davis, California
Davis, CA vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Davis, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.3% 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
  12.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.5% lower
  Commute
  42.2% higher
  Health
  18.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher