Cost of Living Calculator - West Chicago, Illinois vs Santa Clara, California


The cost of living in Santa Clara, California is 131.6% more expensive than West Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $301,113 in Santa Clara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in West Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Clara, California is more expensive than West Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
367% more expensive in Santa Clara
than in West Chicago, Illinois
West Chicago, IL vs Santa Clara, CA
Compared to West Chicago, Santa Clara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  131.6% 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
  19.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  433.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.3% lower
  Commute
  25.6% higher
  Health
  14.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% lower

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