Des Plaines, Illinois vs. Coal City, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Coal City, Illinois is 13.4% cheaper than Des Plaines, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $43,318 in Coal City, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Plaines, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Coal City, Illinois is cheaper than Des Plaines, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Coal City
than in Des Plaines, Illinois
Des Plaines, IL vs. Coal City, IL
Compared to Des Plaines, Coal City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.4% 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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% higher
  Commute
  6.0% lower
  Health
  6.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% lower