Meriden, Connecticut vs. Palatine, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palatine, Illinois is 10.2% more expensive than Meriden, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $55,106 in Palatine, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Meriden, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palatine, Illinois is more expensive than Meriden, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% more expensive in Palatine
than in Meriden, Connecticut
Meriden, CT vs. Palatine, IL
Compared to Meriden, Palatine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.2% 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
  5.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.0% lower
  Commute
  38.8% higher
  Health
  27.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.8% lower