Cost of Living Calculator - Palatine, Illinois vs Fort Worth, Texas


The cost of living in Fort Worth, Texas is 8.1% cheaper than Palatine, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $34,932 in Fort Worth, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Palatine, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Worth, Texas is cheaper than Palatine, Illinois
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
32% cheaper in Fort Worth
than in Palatine, Illinois
Palatine, IL vs Fort Worth, TX
Compared to Palatine, Fort Worth is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.1% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% higher
  Commute
  11.1% lower
  Health
  12.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher

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