Brunswick, Georgia vs. Des Plaines, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Plaines, Illinois is 30.2% more expensive than Brunswick, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $221,420 in Des Plaines, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Brunswick, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Plaines, Illinois is more expensive than Brunswick, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% more expensive in Des Plaines
than in Brunswick, Georgia
Brunswick, GA vs. Des Plaines, IL
Compared to Brunswick, Des Plaines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.2% 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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% lower
  Commute
  54.3% higher
  Health
  5.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% higher