Cost of Living Calculator - Palatine, Illinois vs Bloomington, Minnesota


The cost of living in Bloomington, Minnesota is 3.5% cheaper than Palatine, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $72,388 in Bloomington, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Palatine, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bloomington, Minnesota is cheaper than Palatine, Illinois
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
19% cheaper in Bloomington
than in Palatine, Illinois
Palatine, IL vs Bloomington, MN
Compared to Palatine, Bloomington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.5% 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
  3.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% higher
  Commute
  19.3% lower
  Health
  13.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower

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