Watertown, New York vs. Palos Heights, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palos Heights, Illinois is 43.2% more expensive than Watertown, New York.

You would need a salary of $100,236 in Palos Heights, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Watertown, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palos Heights, Illinois is more expensive than Watertown, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
113% more expensive in Palos Heights
than in Watertown, New York
Watertown, NY vs. Palos Heights, IL
Compared to Watertown, Palos Heights is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.2% 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
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  129.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.0% lower
  Commute
  103.9% higher
  Health
  20.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.9% higher