Palatine, Illinois vs. Dearborn Heights, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dearborn Heights, Michigan is 15.0% cheaper than Palatine, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $150,369 in Dearborn Heights, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Palatine, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dearborn Heights, Michigan is cheaper than Palatine, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Dearborn Heights
than in Palatine, Illinois
Palatine, IL vs. Dearborn Heights, MI
Compared to Palatine, Dearborn Heights is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.0% 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
  5.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% higher
  Commute
  13.3% higher
  Health
  7.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.8% lower