Cost of Living Calculator - North Chicago, Illinois vs El Centro, California


The cost of living in El Centro, California is 25.4% more expensive than North Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $62,706 in El Centro, California to maintain the standard of living you have in North Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, El Centro, California is more expensive than North Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
114% more expensive in El Centro
than in North Chicago, Illinois
North Chicago, IL vs El Centro, CA
Compared to North Chicago, El Centro is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.4% higher
      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
  4.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  111.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% higher
  Commute
  18.5% higher
  Health
  23.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.0% lower

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