Madera, California vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 6.3% more expensive than Madera, California.

You would need a salary of $53,168 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Madera, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Madera, California
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
38% more expensive in Chicago
than in Madera, California
Madera, CA vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Madera, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.3% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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      Child Care, Taxes Considered
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
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  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Food
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Median Home Cost
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  Utilities
  17.2% lower
  Commute
  42.6% higher
  Health
  3.8% lower
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  Childcare
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  Personal
  8.8% higher
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