Des Plaines, Illinois vs. Lake Geneva, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin is 8.7% cheaper than Des Plaines, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $86,716 in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Plaines, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Geneva, Wisconsin is cheaper than Des Plaines, Illinois
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
37% cheaper in Lake Geneva
than in Des Plaines, Illinois
Des Plaines, IL vs. Lake Geneva, WI
Compared to Des Plaines, Lake Geneva is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.7% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.8% higher
  Commute
  37.1% lower
  Health
  9.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% lower