Lemont, Illinois vs. Portola Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portola Valley, California is 348.2% more expensive than Lemont, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $224,082 in Portola Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lemont, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portola Valley, California is more expensive than Lemont, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
763% more expensive in Portola Valley
than in Lemont, Illinois
Lemont, IL vs. Portola Valley, CA
Compared to Lemont, Portola Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  348.2% 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
  26.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,040.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% higher
  Commute
  7.4% higher
  Health
  33.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.0% higher