Bethlehem, Pennsylvania vs. Palatine, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palatine, Illinois is 13.8% more expensive than Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $56,889 in Palatine, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palatine, Illinois is more expensive than Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
0% more expensive in Palatine
than in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Bethlehem, PA vs. Palatine, IL
Compared to Bethlehem, Palatine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.8% 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
  4.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% lower
  Commute
  43.6% higher
  Health
  14.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% higher