Northfield, Illinois vs. Laguna Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Laguna Beach, California is 133.4% more expensive than Northfield, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $116,701 in Laguna Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Northfield, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Laguna Beach, California is more expensive than Northfield, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
274% more expensive in Laguna Beach
than in Northfield, Illinois
Northfield, IL vs. Laguna Beach, CA
Compared to Northfield, Laguna Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  133.4% higher
      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
  4.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  272.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% higher
  Commute
  10.9% lower
  Health
  6.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% lower