Austin, Texas vs. Des Plaines, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Plaines, Illinois is 18.5% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $40,765 in Des Plaines, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Plaines, Illinois is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Des Plaines
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Des Plaines, IL
Compared to Austin, Des Plaines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.5% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  3.2% lower
  Commute
  14.6% higher
  Health
  13.4% lower
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  Personal
  6.9% higher
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