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Cost of Living Calculator - Chicago, Illinois vs Los Angeles, California

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 64.1% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $201,793 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
221% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Chicago, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
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  64.1% higher
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  7.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  200.9% higher
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  Utilities
  1.0% higher
  Commute
  19.4% higher
  Health
  2.3% higher
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  Personal
  2.6% lower
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