Cost of Living Calculator - Thousand Oaks, California vs North Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in North Chicago, Illinois is 52.7% cheaper than Thousand Oaks, California.

You would need a salary of $68,109 in North Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Thousand Oaks, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, North Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Thousand Oaks, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% cheaper in North Chicago
than in Thousand Oaks, California
Thousand Oaks, CA vs North Chicago, IL
Compared to Thousand Oaks, North Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.7% 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
  14.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% lower
  Commute
  37.2% lower
  Health
  9.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% higher

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