Wooster, Ohio vs. Palatine, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palatine, Illinois is 35.9% more expensive than Wooster, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $67,955 in Palatine, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Wooster, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palatine, Illinois is more expensive than Wooster, Ohio
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
79% more expensive in Palatine
than in Wooster, Ohio
Wooster, OH vs. Palatine, IL
Compared to Wooster, Palatine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.9% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% lower
  Commute
  103.7% higher
  Health
  13.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.4% higher