Batavia, IL vs Palatine, IL

Batavia is moderately more affordable than Palatine, with a 5.2% lower cost of living index. Batavia scores 103 compared to 109 for Palatine, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Palatine can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Batavia is $1,255/month compared to $1,467/month in Palatine — a 15% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Batavia has cheaper rent, Palatine actually has lower median home values ($347,900 vs $358,000).

Median household income in Batavia is $119,167 compared to $95,950 in Palatine (+24.2%). Batavia offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Batavia spend roughly 12.6% of their income on rent, less than the 18.3% in Palatine.