Santee, California vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 27.3% cheaper than Santee, California.

You would need a salary of $36,333 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Santee, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Santee, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Chicago
than in Santee, California
Santee, CA vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Santee, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.3% 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
  9.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.6% lower
  Commute
  12.1% higher
  Health
  1.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% higher