Monticello, Illinois vs. Clearlake, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Clearlake, California is 11.4% more expensive than Monticello, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $55,699 in Clearlake, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Monticello, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Clearlake, California is more expensive than Monticello, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% more expensive in Clearlake
than in Monticello, Illinois
Monticello, IL vs. Clearlake, CA
Compared to Monticello, Clearlake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.4% 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
  4.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.8% higher
  Commute
  33.4% higher
  Health
  7.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% lower