Chicago Heights, Illinois vs. East Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in East Palo Alto, California is 108.5% more expensive than Chicago Heights, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $120,915 in East Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago Heights, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Chicago Heights, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
482% more expensive in East Palo Alto
than in Chicago Heights, Illinois
Chicago Heights, IL vs. East Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Chicago Heights, East Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  108.5% 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
  30.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,018.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% lower
  Commute
  10.3% higher
  Health
  33.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.2% higher