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


The cost of living in Santa Clarita, California is 45.3% more expensive than West Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $72,660 in Santa Clarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in West Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Clarita, California is more expensive than West Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
147% more expensive in Santa Clarita
than in West Chicago, Illinois
West Chicago, IL vs Santa Clarita, CA
Compared to West Chicago, Santa Clarita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.3% 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
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  125.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% higher
  Commute
  11.4% higher
  Health
  2.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower

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