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MODESTO vs. CHICAGO
Cost of Living Comparison
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Modesto, California vs. Chicago, Illinois
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is
6.5%
cheaper
than Modesto, California.
You would need a salary of
$74,778
in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Modesto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is
cheaper
than Modesto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Chicago
than in Modesto, California
Modesto, CA vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Modesto, Chicago is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
6.5% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
6.4% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
23.8% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
17.1% lower
Commute
21.6% higher
Health
12.2% lower
Taxes
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Personal
6.0% higher
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