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LOS ANGELES vs. CHICAGO
Cost of Living Comparison
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Los Angeles, California vs. Chicago, Illinois
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is
39.0%
cheaper
than Los Angeles, California.
You would need a salary of
$426,663
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
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
39.0% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
6.6% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
66.8% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
1.0% lower
Commute
16.2% lower
Health
2.2% lower
Taxes
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Childcare
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Personal
2.7% higher
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