Omaha, Nebraska vs. Melrose Park, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Melrose Park, Illinois is 11.8% more expensive than Omaha, Nebraska.

You would need a salary of $55,902 in Melrose Park, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Omaha, Nebraska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Melrose Park, Illinois is more expensive than Omaha, Nebraska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% more expensive in Melrose Park
than in Omaha, Nebraska
Omaha, NE vs. Melrose Park, IL
Compared to Omaha, Melrose Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.8% 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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% lower
  Commute
  53.1% higher
  Health
  23.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.3% higher