San Diego, California vs. West Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Chicago, Illinois is 36.7% cheaper than San Diego, California.

You would need a salary of $31,640 in West Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in San Diego, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than San Diego, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in West Chicago
than in San Diego, California
San Diego, CA vs. West Chicago, IL
Compared to San Diego, West Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.7% 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
  11.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% lower
  Commute
  6.9% lower
  Health
  6.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% higher