Tustin, California vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 34.4% cheaper than Tustin, California.

You would need a salary of $49,206 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Tustin, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Tustin, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Chicago
than in Tustin, California
Tustin, CA vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Tustin, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.4% 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
  6.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% lower
  Commute
  26.0% higher
  Health
  5.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% higher