Sonoma, California vs. Park Ridge, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Park Ridge, Illinois is 26.9% cheaper than Sonoma, California.

You would need a salary of $36,572 in Park Ridge, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Sonoma, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Park Ridge, Illinois is cheaper than Sonoma, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Park Ridge
than in Sonoma, California
Sonoma, CA vs. Park Ridge, IL
Compared to Sonoma, Park Ridge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.9% 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
  8.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% lower
  Commute
  19.2% higher
  Health
  21.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% higher