Cost of Living Calculator - Soledad, California vs Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 19.1% cheaper than Soledad, California.

You would need a salary of $60,701 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Soledad, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Soledad, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Chicago
than in Soledad, California
Soledad, CA vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Soledad, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.1% 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
  5.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.1% lower
  Commute
  29.0% higher
  Health
  38.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher

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