Palatine, Illinois vs. Lake Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Los Angeles, California is 1.3% cheaper than Palatine, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $74,037 in Lake Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Palatine, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Los Angeles, California is cheaper than Palatine, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Lake Los Angeles
than in Palatine, Illinois
Palatine, IL vs. Lake Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Palatine, Lake Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.3% 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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.6% higher
  Commute
  25.4% higher
  Health
  1.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% lower