Palatine, Illinois vs. East Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in East Los Angeles, California is 29.5% more expensive than Palatine, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $64,771 in East Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Palatine, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Palatine, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
97% more expensive in East Los Angeles
than in Palatine, Illinois
Palatine, IL vs. East Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Palatine, East Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.5% 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
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% higher
  Commute
  24.4% higher
  Health
  2.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% lower