Naperville, Illinois vs. Grass Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grass Valley, California is 3.6% more expensive than Naperville, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $77,709 in Grass Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Naperville, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grass Valley, California is more expensive than Naperville, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
0% more expensive in Grass Valley
than in Naperville, Illinois
Naperville, IL vs. Grass Valley, CA
Compared to Naperville, Grass Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.6% 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
  3.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.5% higher
  Commute
  38.3% lower
  Health
  27.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% higher