Palatine, Illinois vs. Casper, Wyoming

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Casper, Wyoming is 13.0% cheaper than Palatine, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $43,486 in Casper, Wyoming to maintain the standard of living you have in Palatine, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Casper, Wyoming is cheaper than Palatine, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in Casper
than in Palatine, Illinois
Palatine, IL vs. Casper, WY
Compared to Palatine, Casper is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.0% 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
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% higher
  Commute
  38.3% lower
  Health
  68.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% lower