Des Plaines, Illinois vs. Crown Point, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Crown Point, Indiana is 7.9% cheaper than Des Plaines, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $46,066 in Crown Point, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Plaines, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Crown Point, Indiana is cheaper than Des Plaines, Illinois
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
41% cheaper in Crown Point
than in Des Plaines, Illinois
Des Plaines, IL vs. Crown Point, IN
Compared to Des Plaines, Crown Point is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.9% 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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% higher
  Commute
  26.4% lower
  Health
  6.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower