Des Plaines, Illinois vs. Florence, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Florence, Alabama is 24.7% cheaper than Des Plaines, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $105,366 in Florence, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Plaines, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Florence, Alabama is cheaper than Des Plaines, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Florence
than in Des Plaines, Illinois
Des Plaines, IL vs. Florence, AL
Compared to Des Plaines, Florence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.7% 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
  4.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% higher
  Commute
  38.5% lower
  Health
  33.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.0% lower