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SAN_DIEGO vs. CHICAGO
Cost of Living Comparison

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Cost of Living Calculator - San Diego, California vs Chicago, Illinois

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

You would need a salary of $50,222 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:

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33.0% lower

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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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