Palatine, Illinois vs. Rochester, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rochester, New York is 23.7% cheaper than Palatine, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $152,661 in Rochester, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Palatine, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rochester, New York is cheaper than Palatine, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Rochester
than in Palatine, Illinois
Palatine, IL vs. Rochester, NY
Compared to Palatine, Rochester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.7% 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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.6% higher
  Commute
  29.3% lower
  Health
  21.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower