Cost of Living Calculator - Arlington, Massachusetts vs Des Plaines, Illinois


The cost of living in Des Plaines, Illinois is 38.4% cheaper than Arlington, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $30,812 in Des Plaines, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Plaines, Illinois is cheaper than Arlington, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Des Plaines
than in Arlington, Massachusetts
Arlington, MA vs Des Plaines, IL
Compared to Arlington, Des Plaines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.4% 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
  15.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.5% lower
  Commute
  20.1% higher
  Health
  1.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.9% lower

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