| | Carpentersville, IL | Palatine, IL | United States |
| Overall | 95.4 | 105.7 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 95.5 | 98.0 | 100 |
| Health | 92.7 | 88.0 | 100 |
| Housing | 67.0 | 110.8 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $224,100 | $305,600 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,910.0% | 9,500.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 93.4 | 128.1 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 138.4 | 140.3 | 100 |
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Reviews for Carpentersville 
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Feb 2021 - Been here 14 years (west side of town, near Randall Rd). Good schools. Diverse community. Shopping, restaurants, churches, etc... close and abundant. Easy More
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No town is perfect. One flaw in Palatine are that it lacks enough updated, healthier food restaurants. A more serious flaw is that the elementary district does not More
The correct total Sales Tax Rate for Palatine, Cook County, IL is 9.5%, not More
Palatine is a great community for raising a family. Good schools and extremely low crime rate just add to that point. Minutes to Schaumburg and all the shopping and More
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