Des Plaines, Illinois vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 9.5% cheaper than Des Plaines, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $67,891 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Plaines, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is cheaper than Des Plaines, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% cheaper in Houston
than in Des Plaines, Illinois
Des Plaines, IL vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Des Plaines, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.5% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  0.6% higher
  Commute
  5.5% lower
  Health
  8.1% higher
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  Personal
  6.4% lower
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