Palatine, Illinois vs. Manhattan, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Manhattan, New York is 103.1% more expensive than Palatine, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $101,560 in Manhattan, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Palatine, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Manhattan, New York is more expensive than Palatine, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
282% more expensive in Manhattan
than in Palatine, Illinois
Palatine, IL vs. Manhattan, NY
Compared to Palatine, Manhattan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  103.1% higher
      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
  22.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  389.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  58.2% higher
  Commute
  25.7% higher
  Health
  42.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  37.7% higher