Chicago, IL vs Los Angeles, CA
Cost of Living Comparison
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Equivalent Salary
$100,000 in Chicago, IL = $112,576 in Los Angeles, CA
Buying power is 12.6% higher in Los Angeles, CA
Median Rent
$1,380 vs $1,879
36.2% higher in Los Angeles, CA
Median Income
$75,134 vs $80,366
7.0% higher in Los Angeles, CA
Home Value
$315,200 vs $879,500
179.0% higher in Los Angeles, CA
Price Level
102.6 vs 115.5
US avg = 100
Salary Needed for Median Rent
$55,200 vs $75,200
30% of gross income guideline
Rent as % of Income
22.0% vs 28.1%
Lower is more affordable