Des Plaines, Illinois vs. Kerrville, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kerrville, Texas is 15.0% cheaper than Des Plaines, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $85,024 in Kerrville, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Plaines, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kerrville, Texas is cheaper than Des Plaines, Illinois
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
50% cheaper in Kerrville
than in Des Plaines, Illinois
Des Plaines, IL vs. Kerrville, TX
Compared to Des Plaines, Kerrville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.0% 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
  5.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% higher
  Commute
  50.6% lower
  Health
  19.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% lower