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LOS ANGELES vs. CHICAGO
Cost of Living Comparison

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Cost of Living Calculator - Los Angeles, California vs Chicago, Illinois

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 39.0% cheaper than Los Angeles, California.

You would need a salary of $142,631 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Angeles, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Los Angeles, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Chicago
than in Los Angeles, California

Los Angeles, CA vs Chicago, IL

Compared to Los Angeles, Chicago is:

Homeowner

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39.0% lower

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6.6% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

66.8% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.0% lower

Commute

16.2% lower

Health

2.2% lower

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Personal

2.7% higher

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