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


The cost of living in North Chicago, Illinois is 35.3% cheaper than Sacramento, California.

You would need a salary of $40,127 in North Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Sacramento, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, North Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Sacramento, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in North Chicago
than in Sacramento, California
Sacramento, CA vs North Chicago, IL
Compared to Sacramento, North Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.3% 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
  10.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% lower
  Commute
  40.2% lower
  Health
  7.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% higher

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