Salt Lake City, Utah vs. Des Plaines, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Plaines, Illinois is 13.5% cheaper than Salt Lake City, Utah.

You would need a salary of $43,238 in Des Plaines, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Plaines, Illinois is cheaper than Salt Lake City, Utah
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Des Plaines
than in Salt Lake City, Utah
Salt Lake City, UT vs. Des Plaines, IL
Compared to Salt Lake City, Des Plaines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.5% 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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% higher
  Commute
  34.8% higher
  Health
  13.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.8% higher