Cost of Living Calculator - Penn Valley, California vs Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 15.0% cheaper than Penn Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $63,736 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Penn Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Penn Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Chicago
than in Penn Valley, California
Penn_Valley, CA vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Penn_Valley, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.0% lower
      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
  8.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.0% lower
  Commute
  46.3% higher
  Health
  27.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% lower

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