Morro Bay, California vs. Lanark, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lanark, Illinois is 43.9% cheaper than Morro Bay, California.

You would need a salary of $28,068 in Lanark, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Morro Bay, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lanark, Illinois is cheaper than Morro Bay, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Lanark
than in Morro Bay, California
Morro Bay, CA vs. Lanark, IL
Compared to Morro Bay, Lanark is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.9% lower
      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
  10.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  87.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.9% higher
  Commute
  21.4% lower
  Health
  3.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% lower