Cost of Living Calculator - Fresno, California vs Melrose Park, Illinois


The cost of living in Melrose Park, Illinois is 2.8% cheaper than Fresno, California.

You would need a salary of $194,386 in Melrose Park, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Fresno, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Melrose Park, Illinois is cheaper than Fresno, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Melrose Park
than in Fresno, California
Fresno, CA vs Melrose Park, IL
Compared to Fresno, Melrose Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.8% 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
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.7% lower
  Commute
  23.0% higher
  Health
  5.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% higher

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