Cost of Living Calculator - Palatine, Illinois vs Big Rapids, Michigan


The cost of living in Big Rapids, Michigan is 31.6% cheaper than Palatine, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $51,336 in Big Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Palatine, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Big Rapids, Michigan is cheaper than Palatine, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Big Rapids
than in Palatine, Illinois
Palatine, IL vs Big Rapids, MI
Compared to Palatine, Big Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.6% 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
  5.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% higher
  Commute
  39.7% lower
  Health
  6.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.7% lower

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