Skokie, Illinois vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 54.3% more expensive than Skokie, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $308,581 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Skokie, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Skokie, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
165% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Skokie, Illinois
Skokie, IL vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Skokie, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.3% higher
      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
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  133.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% lower
  Commute
  28.5% higher
  Health
  2.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% lower