Des Plaines, Illinois vs. Mequon, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mequon, Wisconsin is 15.7% more expensive than Des Plaines, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $138,882 in Mequon, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Plaines, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mequon, Wisconsin is more expensive than Des Plaines, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% more expensive in Mequon
than in Des Plaines, Illinois
Des Plaines, IL vs. Mequon, WI
Compared to Des Plaines, Mequon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.7% 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
  5.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% higher
  Commute
  21.2% lower
  Health
  13.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% higher