Cost of Living Calculator - Manhattan Beach, California vs Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 71.9% cheaper than Manhattan Beach, California.

You would need a salary of $21,075 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Manhattan Beach, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Manhattan Beach, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
90% cheaper in Chicago
than in Manhattan Beach, California
Manhattan Beach, CA vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Manhattan Beach, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  71.9% 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
  16.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  90.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% higher
  Commute
  11.5% lower
  Health
  2.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% higher

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