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


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 8.4% cheaper than Lompoc, California.

You would need a salary of $45,819 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Lompoc, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Lompoc, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Chicago
than in Lompoc, California
Lompoc, CA vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Lompoc, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.4% 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
  5.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% higher
  Commute
  42.3% higher
  Health
  22.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% higher

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