West Chicago, Illinois vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 73.6% more expensive than West Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $86,798 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in West Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than West Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
196% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in West Chicago, Illinois
West Chicago, IL vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to West Chicago, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  73.6% 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
  7.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  184.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% lower
  Commute
  47.7% higher
  Health
  4.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% lower