Cost of Living Calculator - Palatine, Illinois vs Welch, West Virginia


The cost of living in Welch, West Virginia is 34.7% cheaper than Palatine, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $31,354 in Welch, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Palatine, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Welch, West Virginia is cheaper than Palatine, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in Welch
than in Palatine, Illinois
Palatine, IL vs Welch, WV
Compared to Palatine, Welch is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.7% 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
  8.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.7% lower
  Commute
  34.1% lower
  Health
  59.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.5% lower

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