Northbrook, Illinois vs. Orinda, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Orinda, California is 166.5% more expensive than Northbrook, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $133,246 in Orinda, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Northbrook, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Orinda, California is more expensive than Northbrook, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
255% more expensive in Orinda
than in Northbrook, Illinois
Northbrook, IL vs. Orinda, CA
Compared to Northbrook, Orinda is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  166.5% 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
  13.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  255.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% lower
  Commute
  0.1% higher
  Health
  37.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher