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SAN FRANCISCO vs. CHICAGO
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Cost of Living Calculator - San Francisco, California vs Chicago, Illinois
The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is
56.0%
cheaper
than San Francisco, California.
You would need a salary of
$96,836
in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is
cheaper
than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in Chicago
than in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA vs Chicago, IL
Compared to San Francisco, Chicago is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
56.0% lower
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, Taxes not Considered
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16.6% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
83.4% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Utilities
4.8% lower
Commute
12.5% lower
Health
23.4% lower
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Personal
11.0% lower
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