Cost of Living Calculator - Malvern, Pennsylvania vs Palatine, Illinois


The cost of living in Palatine, Illinois is 16.9% cheaper than Malvern, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $41,571 in Palatine, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Malvern, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palatine, Illinois is cheaper than Malvern, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Palatine
than in Malvern, Pennsylvania
Malvern, PA vs Palatine, IL
Compared to Malvern, Palatine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.9% 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
  12.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% lower
  Commute
  35.0% higher
  Health
  16.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% lower

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