Des Plaines, Illinois vs. Stockton, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Stockton, California is 9.6% more expensive than Des Plaines, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $54,787 in Stockton, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Plaines, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Stockton, California is more expensive than Des Plaines, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% more expensive in Stockton
than in Des Plaines, Illinois
Des Plaines, IL vs. Stockton, CA
Compared to Des Plaines, Stockton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.6% 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
  6.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.6% higher
  Commute
  8.3% lower
  Health
  14.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% lower