Cost of Living Calculator - Palatine, Illinois vs Springfield, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Springfield, Massachusetts is 15.5% cheaper than Palatine, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $42,253 in Springfield, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Palatine, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Springfield, Massachusetts is cheaper than Palatine, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Springfield
than in Palatine, Illinois
Palatine, IL vs Springfield, MA
Compared to Palatine, Springfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.5% 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
  5.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.5% higher
  Commute
  27.1% lower
  Health
  3.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% lower

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