Cost of Living Calculator - Des Plaines, Illinois vs Manhattan, New York


The cost of living in Manhattan, New York is 109.9% more expensive than Des Plaines, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $157,427 in Manhattan, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Plaines, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Manhattan, New York is more expensive than Des Plaines, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
336% more expensive in Manhattan
than in Des Plaines, Illinois
Des Plaines, IL vs Manhattan, NY
Compared to Des Plaines, Manhattan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  109.9% higher
      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
  23.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  382.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  56.7% higher
  Commute
  27.9% higher
  Health
  42.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  39.2% higher

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