Naperville, Illinois vs. Santee, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santee, California is 21.3% more expensive than Naperville, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $60,673 in Santee, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Naperville, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santee, California is more expensive than Naperville, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% more expensive in Santee
than in Naperville, Illinois
Naperville, IL vs. Santee, CA
Compared to Naperville, Santee is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.3% 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
  6.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.7% higher
  Commute
  2.7% lower
  Health
  5.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% lower