Cost of Living Calculator - Vista, California vs Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 27.1% cheaper than Vista, California.

You would need a salary of $72,863 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Vista, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Vista, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Chicago
than in Vista, California
Vista, CA vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Vista, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.1% 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
  10.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.6% lower
  Commute
  14.6% higher
  Health
  1.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% higher

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