What is a pro or con of living in Des Plaines, Illinoiscompared to Charlotte, North Carolina?

Childcare is 37% more expensive in Des Plaines.

What salary do I need to live in Des Plaines, Illinois copmared to Charlotte, North Carolina?

A salary of $100,000 in Charlotte, North Carolina should increase to $105,817 in Des Plaines, Illinois (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

CHARLOTTE vs. DES PLAINES
Cost of Living Comparison

Charlotte, North Carolina vs. Des Plaines, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Plaines, Illinois is 5.8% more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $105,817 in Des Plaines, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Des Plaines, Illinois is more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
37% more expensive in Des Plaines
than in Charlotte, North Carolina

Charlotte, NC vs. Des Plaines, IL

Compared to Charlotte, Des Plaines is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

5.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

2.0% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

8.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

2.4% lower

Commute

28.9% higher

Health

7.4% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

7.9% higher

Cost of Food

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Charlotte, North Carolina vs. Des Plaines, Illinois

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Charlotte, NC vs. Des Plaines, IL

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