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


The cost of living in Sonora, California is 7.9% more expensive than West Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $172,638 in Sonora, California to maintain the standard of living you have in West Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sonora, California is more expensive than West Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% more expensive in Sonora
than in West Chicago, Illinois
West Chicago, IL vs Sonora, CA
Compared to West Chicago, Sonora is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.9% 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
  7.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.3% higher
  Commute
  22.1% lower
  Health
  27.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% lower

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