El Cajon, California vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 27.5% cheaper than El Cajon, California.

You would need a salary of $36,235 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in El Cajon, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than El Cajon, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Chicago
than in El Cajon, California
El Cajon, CA vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to El Cajon, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.5% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  9.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  16.1% lower
  Commute
  11.0% higher
  Health
  1.1% lower
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  Personal
  2.7% higher
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