Sacramento, California vs. Northbrook, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Northbrook, Illinois is 10.0% more expensive than Sacramento, California.

You would need a salary of $82,463 in Northbrook, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Sacramento, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Northbrook, Illinois is more expensive than Sacramento, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% more expensive in Northbrook
than in Sacramento, California
Sacramento, CA vs. Northbrook, IL
Compared to Sacramento, Northbrook is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.0% 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
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% lower
  Commute
  6.9% higher
  Health
  15.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% higher