What is a pro or con of living in Des Plaines, Illinoiscompared to Traverse City, Michigan?

Childcare is 74% more expensive in Des Plaines.

What salary do I need to live in Des Plaines, Illinois copmared to Traverse City, Michigan?

A salary of $80,000 in Traverse City, Michigan should increase to $87,100 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.

TRAVERSE CITY vs. DES PLAINES
Cost of Living Comparison

Traverse City, Michigan vs. Des Plaines, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Plaines, Illinois is 8.9% more expensive than Traverse City, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $87,100 in Des Plaines, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Traverse City, Michigan.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Des Plaines, Illinois is more expensive than Traverse City, Michigan
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
74% more expensive in Des Plaines
than in Traverse City, Michigan

Traverse City, MI vs. Des Plaines, IL

Compared to Traverse City, Des Plaines is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

8.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

6.7% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

0.1% higher

Commute

62.2% higher

Health

7.1% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

6.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Traverse City, Michigan vs. Des Plaines, Illinois

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Traverse City, MI vs. Des Plaines, IL

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