Lancaster, California vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 6.6% cheaper than Lancaster, California.

You would need a salary of $116,739 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Lancaster, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Lancaster, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Chicago
than in Lancaster, California
Lancaster, CA vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Lancaster, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.6% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  19.9% lower
  Commute
  16.2% higher
  Health
  1.0% lower
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  Personal
  2.3% higher
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