Cost of Living Calculator - North Chicago, Illinois vs Menlo Park, California


The cost of living in Menlo Park, California is 351.2% more expensive than North Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $338,405 in Menlo Park, California to maintain the standard of living you have in North Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Menlo Park, California is more expensive than North Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1629% more expensive in Menlo Park
than in North Chicago, Illinois
North Chicago, IL vs Menlo Park, CA
Compared to North Chicago, Menlo Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  351.2% 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
  29.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2,236.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% lower
  Commute
  91.0% higher
  Health
  21.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% higher

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