Cost of Living Calculator - Palatine, Illinois vs Towson, Maryland


The cost of living in Towson, Maryland is 6.1% more expensive than Palatine, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $79,541 in Towson, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Palatine, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Towson, Maryland is more expensive than Palatine, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% more expensive in Towson
than in Palatine, Illinois
Palatine, IL vs Towson, MD
Compared to Palatine, Towson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.1% 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
  6.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.9% higher
  Commute
  13.8% lower
  Health
  3.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower

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