Lisle, Illinois vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 304.1% more expensive than Lisle, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $363,697 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lisle, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Lisle, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
784% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Lisle, Illinois
Lisle, IL vs. Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Lisle, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  304.1% 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
  25.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  896.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% lower
  Commute
  16.5% higher
  Health
  14.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% lower