What is a pro or con of living in Des Plaines, Illinoiscompared to Jacksonville, Florida?

Taxes is 74% more expensive in Des Plaines.

What salary do I need to live in Des Plaines, Illinois copmared to Jacksonville, Florida?

A salary of $50,000 in Jacksonville, Florida should increase to $55,998 in Des Plaines, Illinois (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

JACKSONVILLE vs. DES PLAINES
Cost of Living Comparison

Jacksonville, Florida vs. Des Plaines, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Plaines, Illinois is 12.0% more expensive than Jacksonville, Florida.

You would need a salary of $55,998 in Des Plaines, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Jacksonville, Florida.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Des Plaines, Illinois is more expensive than Jacksonville, Florida
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Taxes
74% more expensive in Des Plaines
than in Jacksonville, Florida

Jacksonville, FL vs. Des Plaines, IL

Compared to Jacksonville, Des Plaines is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

12.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

2.0% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

38.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

6.7% lower

Commute

24.2% higher

Health

12.2% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

6.9% higher

Cost of Food

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Jacksonville, Florida vs. Des Plaines, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

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Jacksonville, FL vs. Des Plaines, IL

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