Cost of Living Calculator - Wailuku, Hawaii vs Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 29.8% cheaper than Wailuku, Hawaii.

You would need a salary of $75,110 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Wailuku, Hawaii.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Wailuku, Hawaii
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Chicago
than in Wailuku, Hawaii
Wailuku, HI vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Wailuku, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.8% 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
  36.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  50.2% lower
  Commute
  55.1% higher
  Health
  12.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% higher

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