San Diego, California vs. Palos Heights, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palos Heights, Illinois is 31.8% cheaper than San Diego, California.

You would need a salary of $102,307 in Palos Heights, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in San Diego, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palos Heights, Illinois is cheaper than San Diego, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Palos Heights
than in San Diego, California
San Diego, CA vs. Palos Heights, IL
Compared to San Diego, Palos Heights is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.8% 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
  10.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% lower
  Commute
  12.1% higher
  Health
  1.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher