Des Plaines, Illinois vs. Castle Rock, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Castle Rock, Colorado is 30.6% more expensive than Des Plaines, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $65,308 in Castle Rock, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Plaines, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Castle Rock, Colorado is more expensive than Des Plaines, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
155% more expensive in Castle Rock
than in Des Plaines, Illinois
Des Plaines, IL vs. Castle Rock, CO
Compared to Des Plaines, Castle Rock is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.6% higher
      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
  5.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  87.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% higher
  Commute
  5.6% lower
  Health
  5.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% higher