Cost of Living Calculator - Rancho Mirage, California vs Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 27.4% cheaper than Rancho Mirage, California.

You would need a salary of $29,047 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Rancho Mirage, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Rancho Mirage, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Chicago
than in Rancho Mirage, California
Rancho Mirage, CA vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Rancho Mirage, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.4% 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
  4.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.0% lower
  Commute
  3.7% higher
  Health
  0.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher

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