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


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 35.8% cheaper than Hollister, California.

You would need a salary of $128,393 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Hollister, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Hollister, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Chicago
than in Hollister, California
Hollister, CA vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Hollister, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.8% 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
  8.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% lower
  Commute
  12.1% lower
  Health
  37.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% higher

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