Des Plaines, Illinois vs. Delaware, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Delaware, Ohio is 3.8% cheaper than Des Plaines, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $101,981 in Delaware, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Plaines, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Delaware, Ohio is cheaper than Des Plaines, Illinois
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
27% cheaper in Delaware
than in Des Plaines, Illinois
Des Plaines, IL vs. Delaware, OH
Compared to Des Plaines, Delaware is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.8% 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
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% higher
  Commute
  22.5% lower
  Health
  4.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% higher