Des Plaines, Illinois vs. Merrick, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Merrick, New York is 52.0% more expensive than Des Plaines, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $342,085 in Merrick, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Plaines, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Merrick, New York is more expensive than Des Plaines, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
170% more expensive in Merrick
than in Des Plaines, Illinois
Des Plaines, IL vs. Merrick, NY
Compared to Des Plaines, Merrick is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.0% 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
  11.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  120.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.3% higher
  Commute
  37.4% higher
  Health
  43.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% higher