Palos Park, Illinois vs. Bakersfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bakersfield, California is 13.9% cheaper than Palos Park, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $43,047 in Bakersfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Palos Park, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bakersfield, California is cheaper than Palos Park, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Bakersfield
than in Palos Park, Illinois
Palos Park, IL vs. Bakersfield, CA
Compared to Palos Park, Bakersfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.9% 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.6% higher
  Commute
  22.0% lower
  Health
  4.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% lower