Napa, California vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 33.0% cheaper than Napa, California.

You would need a salary of $59,667 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Napa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Napa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Chicago
than in Napa, California
Napa, CA vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Napa, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.0% 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
  11.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% lower
  Commute
  36.7% higher
  Health
  19.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% lower