San Bernardino, California vs. North Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in North Chicago, Illinois is 28.1% cheaper than San Bernardino, California.

You would need a salary of $35,936 in North Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in San Bernardino, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, North Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than San Bernardino, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in North Chicago
than in San Bernardino, California
San Bernardino, CA vs. North Chicago, IL
Compared to San Bernardino, North Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.1% 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)
  67.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.8% lower
  Commute
  35.0% lower
  Health
  11.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.0% higher