Chicago, Illinois vs. Huntington Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Huntington Beach, California is 68.1% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $84,032 in Huntington Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Huntington Beach, California is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
274% more expensive in Huntington Beach
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Huntington Beach, CA
Compared to Chicago, Huntington Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  68.1% 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
  8.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  262.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% higher
  Commute
  15.2% lower
  Health
  6.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% lower