Southlake, Texas vs. Des Plaines, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Plaines, Illinois is 38.7% cheaper than Southlake, Texas.

You would need a salary of $30,669 in Des Plaines, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Southlake, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Plaines, Illinois is cheaper than Southlake, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in Des Plaines
than in Southlake, Texas
Southlake, TX vs. Des Plaines, IL
Compared to Southlake, Des Plaines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.7% 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
  11.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% lower
  Commute
  9.2% higher
  Health
  11.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% lower