Palatine, Illinois vs. Lake Zurich, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Zurich, Illinois is 0.6% cheaper than Palatine, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $49,679 in Lake Zurich, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Palatine, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Zurich, Illinois is cheaper than Palatine, Illinois
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
25% cheaper in Lake Zurich
than in Palatine, Illinois
Palatine, IL vs. Lake Zurich, IL
Compared to Palatine, Lake Zurich 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
  4.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  25.5% lower
  Health
  9.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% higher

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