Barrington, Illinois vs. Des Plaines, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Plaines, Illinois is 16.4% cheaper than Barrington, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $41,799 in Des Plaines, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Barrington, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Plaines, Illinois is cheaper than Barrington, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Des Plaines
than in Barrington, Illinois
Barrington, IL vs. Des_Plaines, IL
Compared to Barrington, Des_Plaines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.4% 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
  6.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% higher
  Commute
  5.2% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% lower