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DALLAS vs. DES PLAINES
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Dallas, Texas vs. Des Plaines, Illinois
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Des Plaines, Illinois is
4.5%
more expensive
than Dallas, Texas.
You would need a salary of
$96,099
in Des Plaines, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Dallas, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Plaines, Illinois is
more expensive
than Dallas, Texas
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
47% more expensive in Des Plaines
than in Dallas, Texas
Dallas, TX vs. Des Plaines, IL
Compared to Dallas, Des Plaines is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
4.5% higher
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Child Care, Taxes Considered
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No Child Care,
Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Child Care
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Taxes Considered
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Food
1.9% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
16.0% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
4.1% lower
Commute
7.5% higher
Health
10.3% lower
Taxes
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Childcare
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Personal
2.0% higher
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