Chicago, Illinois vs. Del Mar, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Del Mar, California is 257.1% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $178,538 in Del Mar, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Del Mar, California is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1101% more expensive in Del Mar
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Del Mar, CA
Compared to Chicago, Del Mar is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  257.1% 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
  24.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  979.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.1% higher
  Commute
  11.2% lower
  Health
  1.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% lower