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


The cost of living in Melrose Park, Illinois is 44.6% cheaper than Irvine, California.

You would need a salary of $41,594 in Melrose Park, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Irvine, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Melrose Park, Illinois is cheaper than Irvine, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in Melrose Park
than in Irvine, California
Irvine, CA vs Melrose Park, IL
Compared to Irvine, Melrose Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.6% 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
  9.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% lower
  Commute
  12.7% higher
  Health
  5.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% higher

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