Palos Heights, Illinois vs. Boca Raton, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boca Raton, Florida is 10.4% more expensive than Palos Heights, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $60,290 in Boca Raton, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Palos Heights, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boca Raton, Florida is more expensive than Palos Heights, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% more expensive in Boca Raton
than in Palos Heights, Illinois
Palos Heights, IL vs. Boca Raton, FL
Compared to Palos Heights, Boca Raton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.4% 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
  12.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% higher
  Commute
  8.8% lower
  Health
  14.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower