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


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 59.8% more expensive than Los Angeles, Texas.

You would need a salary of $119,868 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Angeles, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Los Angeles, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
177% more expensive in Chicago
than in Los Angeles, Texas
Los Angeles, TX vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Los Angeles, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.8% higher
      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
  10.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  261.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% higher
  Commute
  84.2% higher
  Health
  17.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.8% higher

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