Davis, California vs. Des Plaines, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Plaines, Illinois is 31.5% cheaper than Davis, California.

You would need a salary of $57,545 in Des Plaines, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Davis, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Plaines, Illinois is cheaper than Davis, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Des Plaines
than in Davis, California
Davis, CA vs. Des Plaines, IL
Compared to Davis, Des Plaines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.5% 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
  12.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.7% lower
  Commute
  29.3% higher
  Health
  18.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher