Stockton, California vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 7.1% cheaper than Stockton, California.

You would need a salary of $79,900 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Stockton, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Stockton, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Chicago
than in Stockton, California
Stockton, CA vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Stockton, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.1% 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
  6.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.8% lower
  Commute
  19.9% higher
  Health
  12.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% higher