Cost of Living Calculator - Fair Oaks, California vs Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 21.9% cheaper than Fair Oaks, California.

You would need a salary of $134,973 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Fair Oaks, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Fair Oaks, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Chicago
than in Fair Oaks, California
Fair Oaks, CA vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Fair Oaks, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.9% 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
  8.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% lower
  Commute
  13.2% higher
  Health
  15.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher

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