Palatine, Illinois vs. Columbus, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbus, Ohio is 20.7% cheaper than Palatine, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $59,450 in Columbus, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Palatine, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Ohio is cheaper than Palatine, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Columbus
than in Palatine, Illinois
Palatine, IL vs. Columbus, OH
Compared to Palatine, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.7% 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
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% higher
  Commute
  29.7% lower
  Health
  1.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.7% lower