Des Plaines, Illinois vs. Madison, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison, Wisconsin is 3.9% cheaper than Des Plaines, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $86,502 in Madison, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Plaines, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Wisconsin is cheaper than Des Plaines, Illinois
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
31% cheaper in Madison
than in Des Plaines, Illinois
Des Plaines, IL vs. Madison, WI
Compared to Des Plaines, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.9% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Median Home Cost
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  Utilities
  12.1% higher
  Commute
  31.9% lower
  Health
  5.6% higher
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  Childcare
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  Personal
  2.5% lower
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