Cost of Living Calculator - Palatine, Illinois vs West Point, Iowa


The cost of living in West Point, Iowa is 30.3% cheaper than Palatine, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $54,385 in West Point, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Palatine, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Point, Iowa is cheaper than Palatine, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in West Point
than in Palatine, Illinois
Palatine, IL vs West Point, IA
Compared to Palatine, West Point is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.3% 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
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% higher
  Commute
  49.3% lower
  Health
  32.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.0% lower

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