Van Buren, Arkansas vs. Palatine, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palatine, Illinois is 44.4% more expensive than Van Buren, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $72,185 in Palatine, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Van Buren, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palatine, Illinois is more expensive than Van Buren, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% more expensive in Palatine
than in Van Buren, Arkansas
Van Buren, AR vs. Palatine, IL
Compared to Van Buren, Palatine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.4% 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
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  121.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% lower
  Commute
  60.1% higher
  Health
  5.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.4% higher

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