Cost of Living Calculator - St. Helena, California vs Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 55.4% cheaper than St. Helena, California.

You would need a salary of $33,423 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Helena, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than St. Helena, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% cheaper in Chicago
than in St. Helena, California
St. Helena, CA vs Chicago, IL
Compared to St. Helena, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.4% 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
  16.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.5% lower
  Commute
  31.8% higher
  Health
  19.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher

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