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COSTA_MESA vs. CHICAGO
Cost of Living Comparison

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Cost of Living Calculator - Costa Mesa, California vs Chicago, Illinois

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 39.6% cheaper than Costa Mesa, California.

You would need a salary of $45,312 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:

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39.6% lower

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7.5% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

71.0% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.7% higher

Commute

29.9% higher

Health

5.8% lower

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Personal

1.8% higher

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