Soquel, California vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 46.1% cheaper than Soquel, California.

You would need a salary of $26,944 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Soquel, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Soquel, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in Chicago
than in Soquel, California
Soquel, CA vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Soquel, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.1% 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
  13.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% lower
  Commute
  22.0% higher
  Health
  19.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher

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