What is a pro or con of living in Skokie, Illinoiscompared to Poway, California?

Median Home Cost is 65% cheaper in Skokie.

What salary do I need to live in Skokie, Illinois copmared to Poway, California?

A salary of $80,000 in Poway, California could decrease to $52,236 in Skokie, Illinois (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

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Poway, California vs. Skokie, Illinois

Q: Is it expensive to live in Skokie, Illinois compared to Poway, California?

Overall, Skokie, Illinois is cheaper than Poway, California.

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Skokie, Illinois is 34.7% cheaper than Poway, California.

You would need a salary of $52,236 in Skokie, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Poway, California.

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

Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Skokie
than in Poway, California

Poway, CA vs. Skokie, IL

Compared to Poway, Skokie is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

34.7% lower

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10.9% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

60.0% lower

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18.2% lower

Commute

5.9% higher

Health

1.1% lower

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3.9% higher

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