Cost of Living Calculator - Des Plaines, Illinois vs Fox Lake, Illinois


The cost of living in Fox Lake, Illinois is 13.7% cheaper than Des Plaines, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $43,128 in Fox Lake, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Plaines, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fox Lake, Illinois is cheaper than Des Plaines, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Fox Lake
than in Des Plaines, Illinois
Des Plaines, IL vs Fox Lake, IL
Compared to Des Plaines, Fox Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.7% 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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  13.3% lower
  Health
  9.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% higher

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