Cost of Living Calculator - Palatine, Illinois vs Brighton, Michigan


The cost of living in Brighton, Michigan is 1.7% more expensive than Palatine, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $76,307 in Brighton, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Palatine, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brighton, Michigan is more expensive than Palatine, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% more expensive in Brighton
than in Palatine, Illinois
Palatine, IL vs Brighton, MI
Compared to Palatine, Brighton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.7% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% higher
  Commute
  2.0% lower
  Health
  6.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% lower

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