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MENLO PARK vs. CHICAGO
Cost of Living Comparison
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Menlo Park, California vs. Chicago, Illinois
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is
69.8%
cheaper
than Menlo Park, California.
You would need a salary of
$117,956
in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Menlo Park, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is
cheaper
than Menlo Park, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
88% cheaper in Chicago
than in Menlo Park, California
Menlo Park, CA vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Menlo Park, Chicago is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
69.8% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
20.6% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
89.9% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
3.2% higher
Commute
0.1% higher
Health
25.0% lower
Taxes
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Personal
9.8% lower
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