North Chicago, Illinois vs. Lake Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Los Angeles, California is 36.7% more expensive than North Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $102,541 in Lake Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in North Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Los Angeles, California is more expensive than North Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% more expensive in Lake Los Angeles
than in North Chicago, Illinois
North Chicago, IL vs. Lake Los Angeles, CA
Compared to North Chicago, Lake Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.7% 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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  102.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.9% higher
  Commute
  121.8% higher
  Health
  7.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% lower

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