Cost of Living Calculator - Colorado Springs, Colorado vs Des Plaines, Illinois


The cost of living in Des Plaines, Illinois is 2.6% cheaper than Colorado Springs, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $73,063 in Des Plaines, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Plaines, Illinois is cheaper than Colorado Springs, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Des Plaines
than in Colorado Springs, Colorado
Colorado Springs, CO vs Des Plaines, IL
Compared to Colorado Springs, Des Plaines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.6% 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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% higher
  Commute
  32.4% higher
  Health
  6.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.0% higher

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