Palestine, Illinois vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 55.7% more expensive than Palestine, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $77,826 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Palestine, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Palestine, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
297% more expensive in Chicago
than in Palestine, Illinois
Palestine, IL vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Palestine, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.7% higher
      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
  6.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  294.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% lower
  Commute
  114.7% higher
  Health
  30.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% higher