Cost of Living Calculator - Palatine, Illinois vs Charleston, West Virginia


The cost of living in Charleston, West Virginia is 25.8% cheaper than Palatine, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $55,665 in Charleston, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Palatine, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, West Virginia is cheaper than Palatine, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Charleston
than in Palatine, Illinois
Palatine, IL vs Charleston, WV
Compared to Palatine, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.8% 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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% lower
  Commute
  32.1% lower
  Health
  54.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.6% lower

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