Naperville, Illinois vs. Los Altos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Altos, California is 287.3% more expensive than Naperville, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $464,729 in Los Altos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Naperville, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Altos, California is more expensive than Naperville, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
655% more expensive in Los Altos
than in Naperville, Illinois
Naperville, IL vs. Los Altos, CA
Compared to Naperville, Los Altos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  287.3% 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
  24.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  694.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% lower
  Commute
  10.1% higher
  Health
  14.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% lower