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SAN LUIS OBISPO vs. CHICAGO
Cost of Living Comparison
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San Luis Obispo, California vs. Chicago, Illinois
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is
30.6%
cheaper
than San Luis Obispo, California.
You would need a salary of
$73,590
in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in San Luis Obispo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is
cheaper
than San Luis Obispo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Chicago
than in San Luis Obispo, California
San Luis Obispo, CA vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to San Luis Obispo, Chicago is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
30.6% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Food
11.5% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
68.8% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
2.3% lower
Commute
65.3% higher
Health
19.2% lower
Taxes
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Childcare
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Personal
5.7% higher
Cost of Food
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