Newport Beach, California vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 69.6% cheaper than Newport Beach, California.

You would need a salary of $22,812 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Newport Beach, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Newport Beach, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
89% cheaper in Chicago
than in Newport Beach, California
Newport Beach, CA vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Newport Beach, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  69.6% 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
  15.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  89.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% higher
  Commute
  25.0% higher
  Health
  5.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% higher