Eagan, Minnesota vs. Des Plaines, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Plaines, Illinois is 2.5% cheaper than Eagan, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $102,380 in Des Plaines, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Eagan, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Plaines, Illinois is cheaper than Eagan, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Des Plaines
than in Eagan, Minnesota
Eagan, MN vs. Des Plaines, IL
Compared to Eagan, Des Plaines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.5% 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
  4.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% lower
  Commute
  19.4% higher
  Health
  17.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% lower