Cost of Living Calculator - Palatine, Illinois vs Chico, California


The cost of living in Chico, California is 5.0% more expensive than Palatine, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $52,523 in Chico, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Palatine, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chico, California is more expensive than Palatine, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% more expensive in Chico
than in Palatine, Illinois
Palatine, IL vs Chico, CA
Compared to Palatine, Chico is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.0% 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
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.6% higher
  Commute
  33.7% lower
  Health
  37.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% lower

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