Cost of Living Calculator - Albany, New York vs Melrose Park, Illinois


The cost of living in Melrose Park, Illinois is 4.0% more expensive than Albany, New York.

You would need a salary of $156,062 in Melrose Park, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Albany, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Melrose Park, Illinois is more expensive than Albany, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% more expensive in Melrose Park
than in Albany, New York
Albany, NY vs Melrose Park, IL
Compared to Albany, Melrose Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.0% 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
  4.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.8% lower
  Commute
  42.8% higher
  Health
  24.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% lower

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