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Cost of Living Calculator - College Station, Texas vs Des Plaines, Illinois

The cost of living in Des Plaines, Illinois is 19.2% more expensive than College Station, Texas.

You would need a salary of $137,092 in Des Plaines, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in College Station, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Plaines, Illinois is more expensive than College Station, Texas
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
79% more expensive in Des Plaines
than in College Station, Texas
College Station, TX vs Des Plaines, IL
Compared to College Station, Des Plaines is:
  Homeowner
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  19.2% higher
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  Food
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.5% higher
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  Utilities
  0.3% higher
  Commute
  79.6% higher
  Health
  12.6% lower
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  Personal
  21.0% higher
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