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


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 63.0% cheaper than Larkspur, California.

You would need a salary of $38,866 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Larkspur, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Larkspur, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% cheaper in Chicago
than in Larkspur, California
Larkspur, CA vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Larkspur, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  63.0% 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
  17.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% lower
  Commute
  13.8% higher
  Health
  20.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.1% lower

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