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SACRAMENTO vs. CHICAGO
Cost of Living Comparison

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

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 11.7% cheaper than Sacramento, California.

You would need a salary of $90,089 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Sacramento, California.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Chicago
than in Sacramento, California

Sacramento, CA vs Chicago, IL

Compared to Sacramento, Chicago is:

Homeowner

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11.7% lower

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7.3% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

30.0% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.7% lower

Commute

14.5% higher

Health

15.4% lower

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Personal

1.1% higher

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