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Rogers, AR vs Des Plaines, IL

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Is it cheaper to live in Des Plaines or is it cheaper to live in Rogers?
- Des Plaines is 15.4% more expensive than Rogers.

Which city has more affordable housing, Des Plaines or Rogers?
- Des Plaines housing costs are 12.5% more expensive than Rogers housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Rogers or is Health Care more affordable in Des Plaines.
- Health related expenses are 4.2% less in Des Plaines.
 Rogers, ARDes Plaines, ILUnited States
 Overall91.6105.7100
 Food & Groceries98.797.2100
 Health91.988.0100
 Housing90.2101.5100
 Median Home Cost$301,000$267,600$338,100
 Utilities9,520.0%9,590.0%10,000.0%
 Transportation81.5125.9100
 Miscellaneous89.4139.8100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Rogers    8 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

I am looking at a house near Heritage High School. How is that area? Are there areas/streets that are to be avoided?? Thank  More

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Over 10 years ago

My husband and I moved here in Nov. 2007 and we have never looked back. We love it here! This area is beautiful in nature. The climate is great, crime is low in  More

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Over 13 years ago

The Northwest Arkansas Area has grown tremendously in the seven years I've lived here. There a number of national restaurants and shopping outlets and a few good local  More

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Reviews for Des Plaines    4 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

low  More

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Over 15 years ago

The historic center of des plaines is also downtown. Fairly easy commute to Chicago. The metra is right there. Also there is the Des Plaines public library with a great  More

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Over 17 years ago

Changing of the seasons is good. But it's too cold for too  More

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