Half Moon Bay, California vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 55.4% cheaper than Half Moon Bay, California.

You would need a salary of $42,389 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Half Moon Bay, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Half Moon Bay, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% cheaper in Chicago
than in Half Moon Bay, California
Half Moon Bay, CA vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Half Moon Bay, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.4% lower
      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
  15.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% higher
  Commute
  5.5% lower
  Health
  25.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.7% lower