Livermore, California vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 41.0% cheaper than Livermore, California.

You would need a salary of $177,130 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Livermore, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Livermore, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% cheaper in Chicago
than in Livermore, California
Livermore, CA vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Livermore, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.0% 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
  12.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.2% lower
  Commute
  15.7% higher
  Health
  24.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% lower