Palatine, Illinois vs. Belmont, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Belmont, Massachusetts is 89.0% more expensive than Palatine, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $94,495 in Belmont, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Palatine, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Belmont, Massachusetts is more expensive than Palatine, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
294% more expensive in Belmont
than in Palatine, Illinois
Palatine, IL vs. Belmont, MA
Compared to Palatine, Belmont is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  89.0% 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
  20.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  304.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.2% higher
  Commute
  22.2% lower
  Health
  1.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.4% higher