Mammoth Lakes, California vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 16.2% cheaper than Mammoth Lakes, California.

You would need a salary of $41,888 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Mammoth Lakes, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Mammoth Lakes, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Chicago
than in Mammoth Lakes, California
Mammoth Lakes, CA vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Mammoth Lakes, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.2% 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
  12.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.6% lower
  Commute
  59.7% higher
  Health
  32.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% higher