Arvada, Colorado vs. Des Plaines, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Plaines, Illinois is 19.9% cheaper than Arvada, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $40,053 in Des Plaines, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Arvada, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Plaines, Illinois is cheaper than Arvada, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Des Plaines
than in Arvada, Colorado
Arvada, CO vs. Des Plaines, IL
Compared to Arvada, Des Plaines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.9% lower
      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
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% higher
  Commute
  7.4% higher
  Health
  5.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% lower