Cost of Living Calculator - Petaluma, California vs Skokie, Illinois


The cost of living in Skokie, Illinois is 29.5% cheaper than Petaluma, California.

You would need a salary of $52,870 in Skokie, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Petaluma, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Skokie, Illinois is cheaper than Petaluma, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Skokie
than in Petaluma, California
Petaluma, CA vs Skokie, IL
Compared to Petaluma, Skokie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.5% 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
  10.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% lower
  Commute
  13.7% higher
  Health
  20.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% higher

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