San Diego, California vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 33.0% cheaper than San Diego, California.

You would need a salary of $46,870 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in San Diego, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than San Diego, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Chicago
than in San Diego, California
San Diego, CA vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to San Diego, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.0% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  11.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  9.7% lower
  Commute
  15.2% higher
  Health
  1.1% lower
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  Personal
  1.6% higher
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