Fort Worth, Texas vs. Des Plaines, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Plaines, Illinois is 5.3% more expensive than Fort Worth, Texas.

You would need a salary of $40,010 in Des Plaines, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Worth, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Plaines, Illinois is more expensive than Fort Worth, Texas
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
47% more expensive in Des Plaines
than in Fort Worth, Texas
Fort Worth, TX vs. Des Plaines, IL
Compared to Fort Worth, Des Plaines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.3% 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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% lower
  Commute
  10.5% higher
  Health
  11.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% lower