Cost of Living Calculator - Des Plaines, Illinois vs Arlington, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Arlington, Massachusetts is 62.3% more expensive than Des Plaines, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $81,137 in Arlington, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Plaines, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington, Massachusetts is more expensive than Des Plaines, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
238% more expensive in Arlington
than in Des Plaines, Illinois
Des Plaines, IL vs Arlington, MA
Compared to Des Plaines, Arlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  62.3% 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
  17.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  194.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.6% higher
  Commute
  16.8% lower
  Health
  1.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.1% higher

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