Chicago vs San Diego

Cost of living comparison — which city stretches your money further?

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Chicago

United States

112cost index

Chicago is 12% more expensive than the US average.

San Diego

United States

130cost index

San Diego is 30% more expensive than the US average.

Price Difference

16.1%

San Diego is 16.1% pricier than Chicago

Salary Equivalent

0.86x

$1,000 in San Diego = $862 in Chicago

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