Cost of Living Calculator - Bellingham, Washington vs Des Plaines, Illinois


The cost of living in Des Plaines, Illinois is 14.4% cheaper than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $42,817 in Des Plaines, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Plaines, Illinois is cheaper than Bellingham, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Des Plaines
than in Bellingham, Washington
Bellingham, WA vs Des Plaines, IL
Compared to Bellingham, Des Plaines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.4% 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
  5.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  37.6% higher
  Commute
  53.5% higher
  Health
  9.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower

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