Cost of Living Calculator - Palatine, Illinois vs Jefferson, Iowa


The cost of living in Jefferson, Iowa is 34.1% cheaper than Palatine, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $49,404 in Jefferson, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Palatine, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jefferson, Iowa is cheaper than Palatine, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Jefferson
than in Palatine, Illinois
Palatine, IL vs Jefferson, IA
Compared to Palatine, Jefferson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.1% 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
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% higher
  Commute
  49.5% lower
  Health
  22.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.2% lower

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