Cost of Living Calculator - Chicago, Illinois vs Morro Bay, California


The cost of living in Morro Bay, California is 44.1% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $72,067 in Morro Bay, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Morro Bay, California is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
218% more expensive in Morro Bay
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs Morro Bay, CA
Compared to Chicago, Morro Bay is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.1% 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
  11.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  180.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% lower
  Commute
  31.7% lower
  Health
  23.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% lower

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