Palos Hills, Illinois vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 131.5% more expensive than Palos Hills, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $115,750 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Palos Hills, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Palos Hills, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
408% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Palos Hills, Illinois
Palos Hills, IL vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Palos Hills, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  131.5% 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
  22.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  701.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% higher
  Commute
  15.6% higher
  Health
  30.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.3% higher