Ontario, California vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 15.4% cheaper than Ontario, California.

You would need a salary of $126,950 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Ontario, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Ontario, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Chicago
than in Ontario, California
Ontario, CA vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Ontario, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.4% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  11.8% lower
  Commute
  20.2% higher
  Health
  1.5% higher
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  Personal
  5.0% higher
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