Palatine, Illinois vs. Wood Dale, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wood Dale, Illinois is 5.6% cheaper than Palatine, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $47,202 in Wood Dale, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Palatine, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wood Dale, Illinois is cheaper than Palatine, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% cheaper in Wood Dale
than in Palatine, Illinois
Palatine, IL vs. Wood Dale, IL
Compared to Palatine, Wood Dale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.6% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% higher
  Commute
  7.3% lower
  Health
  7.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% higher