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


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 9.9% cheaper than Los Banos, California.

You would need a salary of $67,576 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Banos, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Los Banos, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Chicago
than in Los Banos, California
Los Banos, CA vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Los Banos, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.9% 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
  3.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.8% lower
  Commute
  6.2% higher
  Health
  27.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.9% higher

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