Cost of Living Calculator - Des Plaines, Illinois vs Monterey, California


The cost of living in Monterey, California is 65.8% more expensive than Des Plaines, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $165,784 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Plaines, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, California is more expensive than Des Plaines, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
281% more expensive in Monterey
than in Des Plaines, Illinois
Des Plaines, IL vs Monterey, CA
Compared to Des Plaines, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  65.8% 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
  13.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  219.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% lower
  Commute
  26.8% lower
  Health
  63.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% lower

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