Dover, Pennsylvania vs. Melrose Park, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Melrose Park, Illinois is 10.1% more expensive than Dover, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $55,044 in Melrose Park, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Dover, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Melrose Park, Illinois is more expensive than Dover, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% more expensive in Melrose Park
than in Dover, Pennsylvania
Dover, PA vs. Melrose Park, IL
Compared to Dover, Melrose Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.1% 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
  8.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% lower
  Commute
  37.2% higher
  Health
  31.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% higher