Houston, Texas vs. Des Plaines, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Plaines, Illinois is 10.5% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $82,853 in Des Plaines, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Plaines, Illinois is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% more expensive in Des Plaines
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Des Plaines, IL
Compared to Houston, Des Plaines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.5% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  Unlock with Premium
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Unlock with Premium
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Unlock with Premium
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  Unlock with Premium
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  Unlock with Premium
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Unlock with Premium
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Unlock with Premium
  Food
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Unlock with Premium
  Median Home Cost
  Unlock with Premium
  Utilities
  0.6% lower
  Commute
  5.8% higher
  Health
  7.5% lower
  Taxes
  Unlock with Premium
  Childcare
  Unlock with Premium
  Personal
  6.9% higher
Cost of Food
Popular Cost of Living Searches
Current CityComparison City
Columbus, OhioPort St. Lucie, FloridaCompare
Lincoln, NebraskaManchester, New HampshireCompare
McAllen, TexasSan Francisco, CaliforniaCompare
Columbus, OhioPort St. Lucie, FloridaCompare
Albuquerque, New MexicoRichmond, CaliforniaCompare
St. Petersburg, FloridaSeattle, WashingtonCompare
Cleveland, OhioClearlake, CaliforniaCompare
Marietta, GeorgiaLos Angeles, CaliforniaCompare
Dodge City, KansasLynnwood, WashingtonCompare
Breinigsville, PennsylvaniaGaithersburg, MarylandCompare

Privacy Policy  •  Terms of Use  •  Returns & Refunds
© Best Places. All rights reserved.