Cost of Living Calculator - National City, California vs Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 21.3% cheaper than National City, California.

You would need a salary of $39,341 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in National City, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than National City, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Chicago
than in National City, California
National_City, CA vs Chicago, IL
Compared to National_City, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.3% 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
  8.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.6% lower
  Commute
  9.1% higher
  Health
  1.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% higher

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