Des Plaines, Illinois vs. Virginia Beach, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Virginia Beach, Virginia is 2.1% cheaper than Des Plaines, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $107,706 in Virginia Beach, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Plaines, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Virginia Beach, Virginia is cheaper than Des Plaines, Illinois
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
22% cheaper in Virginia Beach
than in Des Plaines, Illinois
Des Plaines, IL vs. Virginia Beach, VA
Compared to Des Plaines, Virginia Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.1% 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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% higher
  Commute
  22.2% lower
  Health
  19.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% lower