Cost of Living Calculator - Whittier, California vs Melrose Park, Illinois


The cost of living in Melrose Park, Illinois is 33.0% cheaper than Whittier, California.

You would need a salary of $50,267 in Melrose Park, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Whittier, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Melrose Park, Illinois is cheaper than Whittier, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Melrose Park
than in Whittier, California
Whittier, CA vs Melrose Park, IL
Compared to Whittier, Melrose Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.0% 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
  5.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% lower
  Commute
  22.6% lower
  Health
  1.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% higher

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