Dover, Delaware vs. Palos Heights, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palos Heights, Illinois is 17.3% more expensive than Dover, Delaware.

You would need a salary of $58,628 in Palos Heights, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Dover, Delaware.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palos Heights, Illinois is more expensive than Dover, Delaware
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in Palos Heights
than in Dover, Delaware
Dover, DE vs. Palos Heights, IL
Compared to Dover, Palos Heights is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.3% 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
  5.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% lower
  Commute
  57.7% higher
  Health
  21.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% lower