Chicago, Illinois vs. Solana Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Solana Beach, California is 140.9% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $168,613 in Solana Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Solana Beach, California is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
566% more expensive in Solana Beach
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Solana Beach, CA
Compared to Chicago, Solana Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  140.9% 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
  21.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  490.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% higher
  Commute
  14.4% lower
  Health
  1.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower