Des Plaines, Illinois vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 67.0% more expensive than Des Plaines, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $101,879 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Plaines, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Des Plaines, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
240% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Des Plaines, Illinois
Des Plaines, IL vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Des Plaines, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  67.0% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  7.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  176.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  2.3% lower
  Commute
  31.3% higher
  Health
  2.3% higher
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  Personal
  2.6% lower
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