Des Plaines, Illinois vs. Monroe, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monroe, Louisiana is 23.4% cheaper than Des Plaines, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $70,461 in Monroe, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Plaines, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monroe, Louisiana is cheaper than Des Plaines, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Monroe
than in Des Plaines, Illinois
Des Plaines, IL vs. Monroe, LA
Compared to Des Plaines, Monroe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.4% 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
  6.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% lower
  Commute
  33.4% lower
  Health
  49.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% lower