East Los Angeles, California vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 23.9% cheaper than East Los Angeles, California.

You would need a salary of $57,047 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in East Los Angeles, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than East Los Angeles, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Chicago
than in East Los Angeles, California
East Los Angeles, CA vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to East Los Angeles, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.9% 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
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% lower
  Commute
  13.1% lower
  Health
  2.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% higher