Cost of Living Calculator - Melrose Park, Illinois vs San Diego, California


The cost of living in San Diego, California is 59.8% more expensive than Melrose Park, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $79,880 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Melrose Park, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Melrose Park, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
208% more expensive in San Diego
than in Melrose Park, Illinois
Melrose_Park, IL vs San_Diego, CA
Compared to Melrose_Park, San_Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.8% 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
  14.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  243.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% higher
  Commute
  3.9% lower
  Health
  1.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% lower

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