Lombard, Illinois vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 311.0% more expensive than Lombard, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $411,016 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lombard, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Lombard, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
907% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Lombard, Illinois
Lombard, IL vs. Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Lombard, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  311.0% 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
  27.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,027.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% lower
  Commute
  16.8% higher
  Health
  14.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% lower