Naperville, Illinois vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 255.3% more expensive than Naperville, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $255,842 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Naperville, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Naperville, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
529% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Naperville, Illinois
Naperville, IL vs. Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Naperville, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  255.3% 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
  22.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  634.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% lower
  Commute
  10.8% higher
  Health
  14.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% lower