Cost of Living Calculator - Medford, Massachusetts vs Palatine, Illinois


The cost of living in Palatine, Illinois is 29.0% cheaper than Medford, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $177,524 in Palatine, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Medford, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palatine, Illinois is cheaper than Medford, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Palatine
than in Medford, Massachusetts
Medford, MA vs Palatine, IL
Compared to Medford, Palatine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.0% 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
  12.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.8% lower
  Commute
  13.6% higher
  Health
  1.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.0% lower

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