Des Plaines, IL Cost of Living


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Des Plaines cost of living score
105.7
More expensive
5.7% higher
than the US average
12.8% higher
than the Illinois average
Des Plaines, Illinois gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 105.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 5.7% higher than the U.S. average and 12.8% higher than the average for Illinois.

Des Plaines, IL

Housing costs in Des Plaines?
A typical home costs $267,600, which is 20.9% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 10.7% more expensive than the average Illinois home, at $241,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Des Plaines costs $1,420 per month, which is 0.7% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 11.3% more than the state average of $1,260.

Can I afford Des Plaines?
To live comfortably in Des Plaines, Illinois, a minimum annual income of $51,120 for a family, and $49,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Des Plaines?
The cost of living in Des Plaines, IL is slightly higher than the US average. According to the most recent data, the median house value in Des Plaines is $267,600 while the US average house value is $338,100. Additionally, the cost of living in Des Plaines is 105.5 compared to the national average of 100. This means that Des Plaines has a cost of living that is 5.5% higher than the US average. While this may mean a more expensive lifestyle for some items, it also affords residents greater purchasing power and access to more amenities.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesDes PlainesIllinoisUnited States
  105.793.7100.0
  97.294100
  88.096.9100.0
  101.580.2100.0
  $267,600$241,700$338,100
  95.9%97.7%100.0%
  125.9106.2100.0
  139.8107.8100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 14 years ago

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Over 15 years ago

The historic center of des plaines is also downtown. Fairly easy commute to Chicago. The metra is right there. Also there is the Des Plaines public library with a great  More

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Over 17 years ago

Changing of the seasons is good. But it's too cold for too  More

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