Austin, Texas vs. Palatine, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palatine, Illinois is 15.8% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $134,776 in Palatine, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palatine, Illinois is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Palatine
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Palatine, IL
Compared to Austin, Palatine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.8% 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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% lower
  Commute
  16.6% higher
  Health
  13.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% higher