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SANTA ANA vs. CHICAGO
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Santa Ana, California vs. Chicago, Illinois
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is
25.8%
cheaper
than Santa Ana, California.
You would need a salary of
$37,086
in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Ana, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is
cheaper
than Santa Ana, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Chicago
than in Santa Ana, California
Santa Ana, CA vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Santa Ana, Chicago is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
25.8% 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
4.7% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
58.9% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
5.2% lower
Commute
23.1% higher
Health
5.8% lower
Taxes
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Childcare
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Personal
2.3% higher
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