Palo Alto, California vs. Naperville, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Naperville, Illinois is 71.9% cheaper than Palo Alto, California.

You would need a salary of $21,107 in Naperville, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Naperville, Illinois is cheaper than Palo Alto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% cheaper in Naperville
than in Palo Alto, California
Palo_Alto, CA vs. Naperville, IL
Compared to Palo_Alto, Naperville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  71.9% lower
      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
  18.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% higher
  Commute
  9.7% lower
  Health
  12.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% higher