What is a pro or con of living in Los Angeles, Californiacompared to University Park, Illinois?

Median Home Cost is 460% more expensive in Los Angeles.

What salary do I need to live in Los Angeles, California copmared to University Park, Illinois?

A salary of $50,000 in University Park, Illinois should increase to $104,260 in Los Angeles, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

UNIVERSITY PARK vs. LOS ANGELES
Cost of Living Comparison

University Park, Illinois vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 108.5% more expensive than University Park, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $104,260 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in University Park, Illinois.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than University Park, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
460% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in University Park, Illinois

University Park, IL vs. Los Angeles, CA

Compared to University Park, Los Angeles is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

108.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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10.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

411.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.9% lower

Commute

49.7% higher

Health

6.3% lower

Taxes

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Personal

14.5% higher

Cost of Food

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University Park, Illinois vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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