Chicago, Illinois vs. Newport Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Newport Beach, California is 228.8% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $13,150,838 in Newport Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newport Beach, California is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
844% more expensive in Newport Beach
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Newport Beach, CA
Compared to Chicago, Newport Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  228.8% 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
  18.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  825.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% lower
  Commute
  20.0% lower
  Health
  6.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% lower