Sacramento, California vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

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

You would need a salary of $59,176 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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  Renter
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  Food
  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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