Cost of Living Calculator - Fortuna, California vs Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 0.6% more expensive than Fortuna, California.

You would need a salary of $122,685 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Fortuna, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Fortuna, California
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
58% more expensive in Chicago
than in Fortuna, California
Fortuna, CA vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Fortuna, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.6% higher
      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
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% higher
  Commute
  58.1% higher
  Health
  25.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% higher

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