Palatine, Illinois vs. Kenosha, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kenosha, Wisconsin is 20.4% cheaper than Palatine, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $39,817 in Kenosha, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Palatine, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kenosha, Wisconsin is cheaper than Palatine, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Kenosha
than in Palatine, Illinois
Palatine, IL vs. Kenosha, WI
Compared to Palatine, Kenosha is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.4% 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
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% higher
  Commute
  32.3% lower
  Health
  14.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% lower