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SACRAMENTO vs. CHICAGO
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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
$44,091
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
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
11.7% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
7.3% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
30.0% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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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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