Palatine, Illinois vs. Dalton, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dalton, Georgia is 25.6% cheaper than Palatine, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $52,083 in Dalton, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Palatine, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dalton, Georgia is cheaper than Palatine, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Dalton
than in Palatine, Illinois
Palatine, IL vs. Dalton, GA
Compared to Palatine, Dalton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.6% lower
      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
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% higher
  Commute
  36.1% lower
  Health
  16.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.5% lower