Palatine, Illinois vs. Shirley, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Shirley, New York is 8.0% more expensive than Palatine, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $134,977 in Shirley, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Palatine, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Shirley, New York is more expensive than Palatine, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% more expensive in Shirley
than in Palatine, Illinois
Palatine, IL vs. Shirley, NY
Compared to Palatine, Shirley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.0% 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
  5.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.0% higher
  Commute
  9.9% lower
  Health
  42.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher