Cost of Living Calculator - Palatine, Illinois vs Surprise, Arizona


The cost of living in Surprise, Arizona is 1.3% cheaper than Palatine, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $49,360 in Surprise, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Palatine, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Surprise, Arizona is cheaper than Palatine, Illinois
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
32% cheaper in Surprise
than in Palatine, Illinois
Palatine, IL vs Surprise, AZ
Compared to Palatine, Surprise is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.3% 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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.2% higher
  Commute
  18.4% lower
  Health
  5.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% lower

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