Palatine, Illinois vs. St. Louis, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Louis, Missouri is 24.1% cheaper than Palatine, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $75,872 in St. Louis, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Palatine, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Louis, Missouri is cheaper than Palatine, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in St. Louis
than in Palatine, Illinois
Palatine, IL vs. St. Louis, MO
Compared to Palatine, St. Louis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.1% 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
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% higher
  Commute
  23.1% lower
  Health
  6.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.9% lower