Cost of Living Calculator - Fort Wayne, Indiana vs Palatine, Illinois


The cost of living in Palatine, Illinois is 35.2% more expensive than Fort Wayne, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $67,618 in Palatine, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palatine, Illinois is more expensive than Fort Wayne, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% more expensive in Palatine
than in Fort Wayne, Indiana
Fort Wayne, IN vs Palatine, IL
Compared to Fort Wayne, Palatine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.2% 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
  7.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% higher
  Commute
  57.2% higher
  Health
  9.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.6% higher

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