Cost of Living Calculator - Del Mar, California vs Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 72.0% cheaper than Del Mar, California.

You would need a salary of $14,003 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Del Mar, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Del Mar, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
91% cheaper in Chicago
than in Del Mar, California
Del_Mar, CA vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Del_Mar, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  72.0% lower
      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
  19.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  90.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.6% lower
  Commute
  12.6% higher
  Health
  1.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher

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