Palatine, Illinois vs. Lexington, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lexington, Virginia is 21.4% cheaper than Palatine, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $41,671 in Lexington, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Palatine, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lexington, Virginia is cheaper than Palatine, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% cheaper in Lexington
than in Palatine, Illinois
Palatine, IL vs. Lexington, VA
Compared to Palatine, Lexington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.4% 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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.3% higher
  Commute
  54.5% lower
  Health
  22.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.2% lower