San Bruno, California vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 52.2% cheaper than San Bruno, California.

You would need a salary of $43,954 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in San Bruno, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than San Bruno, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in Chicago
than in San Bruno, California
San Bruno, CA vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to San Bruno, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.2% 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
  14.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% higher
  Commute
  4.7% lower
  Health
  25.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.2% lower