Chicago, Illinois vs. Hawaiian Gardens, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hawaiian Gardens, California is 25.0% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $62,477 in Hawaiian Gardens, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hawaiian Gardens, California is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
100% more expensive in Hawaiian Gardens
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Hawaiian Gardens, CA
Compared to Chicago, Hawaiian Gardens is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.0% 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
  3.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% higher
  Commute
  8.2% higher
  Health
  1.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% lower