Palatine, Illinois vs. Mount Airy, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mount Airy, North Carolina is 31.1% cheaper than Palatine, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $34,450 in Mount Airy, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Palatine, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mount Airy, North Carolina is cheaper than Palatine, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Mount Airy
than in Palatine, Illinois
Palatine, IL vs. Mount Airy, NC
Compared to Palatine, Mount Airy is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.1% 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)
  55.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% higher
  Commute
  49.2% lower
  Health
  30.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.5% lower