West Bend, Wisconsin vs. Palatine, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palatine, Illinois is 16.8% more expensive than West Bend, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $58,414 in Palatine, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in West Bend, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palatine, Illinois is more expensive than West Bend, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% more expensive in Palatine
than in West Bend, Wisconsin
West Bend, WI vs. Palatine, IL
Compared to West Bend, Palatine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.8% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% lower
  Commute
  49.8% higher
  Health
  12.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% higher