Cost of Living Calculator - Buffalo, New York vs Des Plaines, Illinois


The cost of living in Des Plaines, Illinois is 19.2% more expensive than Buffalo, New York.

You would need a salary of $59,605 in Des Plaines, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Buffalo, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Plaines, Illinois is more expensive than Buffalo, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% more expensive in Des Plaines
than in Buffalo, New York
Buffalo, NY vs Des Plaines, IL
Compared to Buffalo, Des Plaines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.2% 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
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  192.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% lower
  Commute
  22.9% higher
  Health
  16.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.3% higher

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