Middleton, Wisconsin vs. Palos Park, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palos Park, Illinois is 4.9% more expensive than Middleton, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $52,445 in Palos Park, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Middleton, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palos Park, Illinois is more expensive than Middleton, Wisconsin
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
54% more expensive in Palos Park
than in Middleton, Wisconsin
Middleton, WI vs. Palos Park, IL
Compared to Middleton, Palos Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.9% 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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.1% lower
  Commute
  54.5% higher
  Health
  5.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher