Ottawa, Illinois vs. Saratoga, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Saratoga, California is 447.7% more expensive than Ottawa, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $273,852 in Saratoga, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ottawa, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Saratoga, California is more expensive than Ottawa, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2136% more expensive in Saratoga
than in Ottawa, Illinois
Ottawa, IL vs. Saratoga, CA
Compared to Ottawa, Saratoga is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  447.7% 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
  32.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2,164.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% lower
  Commute
  119.4% higher
  Health
  6.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% higher