Urban Honolulu, Hawaii vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 36.4% cheaper than Urban Honolulu, Hawaii.

You would need a salary of $31,794 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Urban Honolulu, Hawaii.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Urban Honolulu, Hawaii
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Chicago
than in Urban Honolulu, Hawaii
Urban Honolulu, HI vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Urban Honolulu, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.4% 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
  30.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  47.4% lower
  Commute
  11.3% higher
  Health
  13.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.7% lower