Cost of Living Calculator - Chicago, Illinois vs Pearl City, Hawaii


The cost of living in Pearl City, Hawaii is 71.7% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $128,771 in Pearl City, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pearl City, Hawaii is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
214% more expensive in Pearl City
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs Pearl City, HI
Compared to Chicago, Pearl City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  71.7% 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
  43.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  207.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  92.0% higher
  Commute
  2.2% lower
  Health
  15.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.8% higher

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