Des Plaines, Illinois vs. Pueblo, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pueblo, Colorado is 16.0% cheaper than Des Plaines, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $62,986 in Pueblo, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Plaines, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pueblo, Colorado is cheaper than Des Plaines, Illinois
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
29% cheaper in Pueblo
than in Des Plaines, Illinois
Des Plaines, IL vs. Pueblo, CO
Compared to Des Plaines, Pueblo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.0% 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
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% higher
  Commute
  32.6% lower
  Health
  0.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.8% lower