Cost of Living Calculator - Raleigh, North Carolina vs Melrose Park, Illinois


The cost of living in Melrose Park, Illinois is 2.0% cheaper than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $49,023 in Melrose Park, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Melrose Park, Illinois is cheaper than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Melrose Park
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs Melrose Park, IL
Compared to Raleigh, Melrose Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.0% 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
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% lower
  Commute
  41.2% higher
  Health
  7.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.5% higher

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