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LANCASTER vs. CHICAGO
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Cost of Living Calculator - Lancaster, California vs Chicago, Illinois
The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is
6.6%
cheaper
than Lancaster, California.
You would need a salary of
$46,732
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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Taxes Considered
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No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
1.3% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
21.0% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
19.9% lower
Commute
16.2% higher
Health
1.0% lower
Taxes
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Personal
2.3% higher
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