Costa Mesa, California vs. North Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in North Chicago, Illinois is 55.7% cheaper than Costa Mesa, California.

You would need a salary of $132,790 in North Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Costa Mesa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, North Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Costa Mesa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% cheaper in North Chicago
than in Costa Mesa, California
Costa Mesa, CA vs. North Chicago, IL
Compared to Costa Mesa, North Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.7% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  10.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  87.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  4.0% higher
  Commute
  32.1% lower
  Health
  3.1% higher
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  Personal
  5.9% higher
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