Cost of Living Calculator - Island Lake, Illinois vs Alpine, California


The cost of living in Alpine, California is 66.0% more expensive than Island Lake, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $124,555 in Alpine, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Island Lake, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alpine, California is more expensive than Island Lake, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
278% more expensive in Alpine
than in Island Lake, Illinois
Island Lake, IL vs Alpine, CA
Compared to Island Lake, Alpine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  66.0% 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
  15.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  280.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.1% higher
  Commute
  0.8% lower
  Health
  8.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% higher

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