West Chicago, Illinois vs. Costa Mesa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Costa Mesa, California is 75.2% more expensive than West Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $87,586 in Costa Mesa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in West Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Costa Mesa, California is more expensive than West Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
256% more expensive in Costa Mesa
than in West Chicago, Illinois
West Chicago, IL vs. Costa Mesa, CA
Compared to West Chicago, Costa Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  75.2% 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
  8.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  226.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% lower
  Commute
  4.7% lower
  Health
  1.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% lower