Palatine, Illinois vs. Dover, Delaware

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dover, Delaware is 14.4% cheaper than Palatine, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $59,917 in Dover, Delaware to maintain the standard of living you have in Palatine, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dover, Delaware is cheaper than Palatine, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% cheaper in Dover
than in Palatine, Illinois
Palatine, IL vs. Dover, DE
Compared to Palatine, Dover is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.4% 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
  5.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% higher
  Commute
  33.3% lower
  Health
  27.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher