Des Plaines, Illinois vs. Albany, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albany, Georgia is 30.0% cheaper than Des Plaines, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $35,024 in Albany, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Plaines, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albany, Georgia is cheaper than Des Plaines, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Albany
than in Des Plaines, Illinois
Des Plaines, IL vs. Albany, GA
Compared to Des Plaines, Albany is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.0% 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
  4.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% higher
  Commute
  39.2% lower
  Health
  21.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.3% lower