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FRESNO vs. CHICAGO
Cost of Living Comparison

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

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 4.0% more expensive than Fresno, California.

You would need a salary of $98,771 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Fresno, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Fresno, California
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
38% more expensive in Chicago
than in Fresno, California

Fresno, CA vs Chicago, IL

Compared to Fresno, Chicago is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

4.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.0% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

7.5% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

17.4% lower

Commute

36.2% higher

Health

5.5% lower

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Childcare

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Personal

7.1% higher

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