Des Plaines, Illinois vs. Burlington, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Burlington, Massachusetts is 40.3% more expensive than Des Plaines, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $105,213 in Burlington, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Plaines, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Burlington, Massachusetts is more expensive than Des Plaines, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
180% more expensive in Burlington
than in Des Plaines, Illinois
Des Plaines, IL vs. Burlington, MA
Compared to Des Plaines, Burlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.3% 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
  15.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  130.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.4% higher
  Commute
  20.6% lower
  Health
  0.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.2% higher