Cost of Living Calculator - Aurora, Illinois vs Des Plaines, Illinois


The cost of living in Des Plaines, Illinois is 18.4% more expensive than Aurora, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $35,522 in Des Plaines, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Aurora, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Plaines, Illinois is more expensive than Aurora, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% more expensive in Des Plaines
than in Aurora, Illinois
Aurora, IL vs Des Plaines, IL
Compared to Aurora, Des Plaines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.4% higher
      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
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% lower
  Commute
  39.3% higher
  Health
  5.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% higher

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