Des Plaines, Illinois vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 131.3% more expensive than Des Plaines, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $217,403 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Plaines, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Des Plaines, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
362% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Des Plaines, Illinois
Des Plaines, IL vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Des Plaines, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
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  131.3% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  20.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  453.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  1.7% higher
  Commute
  25.7% higher
  Health
  30.6% higher
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  Personal
  12.3% higher
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