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COSTA MESA vs. CHICAGO
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Costa Mesa, California vs. Chicago, Illinois
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is
39.6%
cheaper
than Costa Mesa, California.
You would need a salary of
$30,202
in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Costa Mesa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is
cheaper
than Costa Mesa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% cheaper in Chicago
than in Costa Mesa, California
Costa Mesa, CA vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Costa Mesa, Chicago is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
39.6% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Food
7.5% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
71.0% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
2.7% higher
Commute
29.9% higher
Health
5.8% lower
Taxes
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Childcare
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Personal
1.8% higher
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