Cost of Living Calculator - Centralia, Illinois vs Palo Alto, California


The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 492.9% more expensive than Centralia, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $444,687 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Centralia, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Centralia, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3671% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Centralia, Illinois
Centralia, IL vs Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Centralia, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  492.9% 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
  34.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4,406.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% lower
  Commute
  76.2% higher
  Health
  15.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.9% higher

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