West Hollywood, California vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 43.9% cheaper than West Hollywood, California.

You would need a salary of $100,898 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in West Hollywood, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than West Hollywood, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Chicago
than in West Hollywood, California
West Hollywood, CA vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to West Hollywood, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.9% lower
      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
  11.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.9% higher
  Commute
  14.5% lower
  Health
  2.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% higher