Cost of Living Calculator - Des Plaines, Illinois vs North Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in North Chicago, Illinois is 25.4% cheaper than Des Plaines, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $23,888 in North Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Plaines, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, North Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Des Plaines, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in North Chicago
than in Des Plaines, Illinois
Des Plaines, IL vs North Chicago, IL
Compared to Des Plaines, North Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.4% 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
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% lower
  Commute
  42.5% lower
  Health
  9.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher

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