Palatine, Illinois vs. Asheville, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Asheville, North Carolina is 3.0% cheaper than Palatine, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $70,790 in Asheville, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Palatine, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Asheville, North Carolina is cheaper than Palatine, Illinois
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
35% cheaper in Asheville
than in Palatine, Illinois
Palatine, IL vs. Asheville, NC
Compared to Palatine, Asheville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.0% 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
  5.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% higher
  Commute
  35.4% lower
  Health
  39.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% lower