Palatine, Illinois vs. Colorado Springs, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Colorado Springs, Colorado is 0.6% cheaper than Palatine, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $89,064 in Colorado Springs, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Palatine, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Colorado Springs, Colorado is cheaper than Palatine, Illinois
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
30% cheaper in Colorado Springs
than in Palatine, Illinois
Palatine, IL vs. Colorado Springs, CO
Compared to Palatine, Colorado Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.6% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% lower
  Commute
  25.8% lower
  Health
  6.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.9% lower