Cost of Living Calculator - West Chicago, Illinois vs Atascadero, California


The cost of living in Atascadero, California is 36.8% more expensive than West Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $68,424 in Atascadero, California to maintain the standard of living you have in West Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Atascadero, California is more expensive than West Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
126% more expensive in Atascadero
than in West Chicago, Illinois
West Chicago, IL vs Atascadero, CA
Compared to West Chicago, Atascadero is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.8% higher
      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
  9.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  117.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.7% higher
  Commute
  13.5% lower
  Health
  15.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% lower

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