Des Plaines, Illinois vs. Newark, Delaware

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Newark, Delaware is 1.9% cheaper than Des Plaines, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $49,052 in Newark, Delaware to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Plaines, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newark, Delaware is cheaper than Des Plaines, Illinois
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
29% cheaper in Newark
than in Des Plaines, Illinois
Des Plaines, IL vs. Newark, DE
Compared to Des Plaines, Newark is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.9% 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
  8.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.2% higher
  Commute
  24.9% lower
  Health
  27.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% higher