Los Angeles vs Chicago

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

Los Angeles

United States

133cost index

Los Angeles is 33% more expensive than the US average.

More Affordable
Chicago

United States

112cost index

Chicago is 12% more expensive than the US average.

Price Difference

18.8%

Los Angeles is 18.8% pricier than Chicago

Salary Equivalent

1.19x

$1,000 in Chicago = $1188 in Los Angeles

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