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PASADENA vs. CHICAGO
Cost of Living Comparison

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Cost of Living Calculator - Pasadena, California vs Chicago, Illinois

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 42.2% cheaper than Pasadena, California.

You would need a salary of $43,354 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

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42.2% lower

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7.0% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

71.9% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

8.1% lower

Commute

10.9% lower

Health

1.5% higher

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Personal

3.5% higher

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