Carol Stream, Illinois vs. Half Moon Bay, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Half Moon Bay, California is 131.9% more expensive than Carol Stream, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $162,322 in Half Moon Bay, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Carol Stream, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Half Moon Bay, California is more expensive than Carol Stream, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
370% more expensive in Half Moon Bay
than in Carol Stream, Illinois
Carol Stream, IL vs. Half Moon Bay, CA
Compared to Carol Stream, Half Moon Bay is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  131.9% higher
      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
  17.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  380.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.8% lower
  Commute
  21.3% higher
  Health
  24.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% higher