Cost of Living Calculator - Tacoma, Washington vs Melrose Park, Illinois


The cost of living in Melrose Park, Illinois is 14.9% cheaper than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $42,542 in Melrose Park, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Melrose Park, Illinois is cheaper than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Melrose Park
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs Melrose Park, IL
Compared to Tacoma, Melrose Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.9% 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
  5.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  41.4% higher
  Commute
  4.9% higher
  Health
  0.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% lower

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