Palatine, Illinois vs. Muscatine, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Muscatine, Iowa is 31.1% cheaper than Palatine, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $34,450 in Muscatine, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Palatine, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Muscatine, Iowa is cheaper than Palatine, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Muscatine
than in Palatine, Illinois
Palatine, IL vs. Muscatine, IA
Compared to Palatine, Muscatine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.1% 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
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% higher
  Commute
  51.4% lower
  Health
  19.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% lower