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PALO ALTO vs. CHICAGO
Cost of Living Comparison

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Cost of Living Calculator - Palo Alto, California vs Chicago, Illinois

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 75.2% cheaper than Palo Alto, California.

You would need a salary of $148,891 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Palo Alto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
90% cheaper in Chicago
than in Palo Alto, California

Palo Alto, CA vs Chicago, IL

Compared to Palo Alto, Chicago is:

Homeowner

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75.2% lower

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21.9% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

92.2% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.2% higher

Commute

1.5% lower

Health

18.3% lower

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Personal

1.3% higher

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