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PASADENA vs. CHICAGO
Cost of Living Comparison
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Pasadena, California vs. Chicago, Illinois
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is
42.2%
cheaper
than Pasadena, California.
You would need a salary of
$62,428
in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Pasadena, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is
cheaper
than Pasadena, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Chicago
than in Pasadena, California
Pasadena, CA vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Pasadena, Chicago is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
42.2% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Food
7.0% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
71.9% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
8.1% lower
Commute
10.9% lower
Health
1.5% higher
Taxes
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Personal
3.5% higher
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