Palatine, Illinois vs. Secaucus, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Secaucus, New Jersey is 27.1% more expensive than Palatine, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $203,303 in Secaucus, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Palatine, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Secaucus, New Jersey is more expensive than Palatine, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% more expensive in Secaucus
than in Palatine, Illinois
Palatine, IL vs. Secaucus, NJ
Compared to Palatine, Secaucus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.1% higher
      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
  9.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.8% higher
  Commute
  10.8% higher
  Health
  13.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower