Arlington Heights, Illinois vs. Palatine, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palatine, Illinois is 5.7% cheaper than Arlington Heights, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $47,145 in Palatine, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington Heights, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palatine, Illinois is cheaper than Arlington Heights, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in Palatine
than in Arlington Heights, Illinois
Arlington Heights, IL vs. Palatine, IL
Compared to Arlington Heights, Palatine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.7% 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% lower
  Commute
  1.7% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher