Cost of Living Calculator - Des Plaines, Illinois vs Medford, Oregon


The cost of living in Medford, Oregon is 3.0% cheaper than Des Plaines, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $43,635 in Medford, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Plaines, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Medford, Oregon is cheaper than Des Plaines, Illinois
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
36% cheaper in Medford
than in Des Plaines, Illinois
Des Plaines, IL vs Medford, OR
Compared to Des Plaines, Medford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.0% 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
  3.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% lower
  Commute
  36.2% lower
  Health
  19.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% lower

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