Cost of Living Calculator - Vandenberg AFB, California vs Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 24.5% cheaper than Vandenberg AFB, California.

You would need a salary of $37,737 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Vandenberg AFB, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Vandenberg AFB, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Chicago
than in Vandenberg AFB, California
Vandenberg Afb, CA vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Vandenberg Afb, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.5% 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
  9.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% higher
  Commute
  40.2% higher
  Health
  22.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% higher

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