Riverwoods, Illinois vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 207.6% more expensive than Riverwoods, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $615,210 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Riverwoods, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Riverwoods, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
312% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Riverwoods, Illinois
Riverwoods, IL vs. Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Riverwoods, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  207.6% 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
  20.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  374.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% lower
  Commute
  51.8% higher
  Health
  11.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% lower