Cost of Living Calculator - Mill Valley, California vs Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 60.9% cheaper than Mill Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $29,355 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Mill Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Mill Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% cheaper in Chicago
than in Mill Valley, California
Mill Valley, CA vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Mill Valley, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  60.9% 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
  17.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% lower
  Commute
  13.2% higher
  Health
  20.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.5% lower

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