Cost of Living Calculator - Mendocino, California vs Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 34.4% cheaper than Mendocino, California.

You would need a salary of $49,176 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Mendocino, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Mendocino, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Chicago
than in Mendocino, California
Mendocino, CA vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Mendocino, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.4% 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
  12.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% higher
  Commute
  62.9% higher
  Health
  27.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% higher

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