Folsom, California vs. Northbrook, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Northbrook, Illinois is 9.9% cheaper than Folsom, California.

You would need a salary of $85,590 in Northbrook, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Folsom, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Northbrook, Illinois is cheaper than Folsom, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Northbrook
than in Folsom, California
Folsom, CA vs. Northbrook, IL
Compared to Folsom, Northbrook is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.9% lower
      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
  4.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% lower
  Commute
  10.1% higher
  Health
  15.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower