Cost of Living Calculator - Des Plaines, Illinois vs Richmond, Virginia


The cost of living in Richmond, Virginia is 8.9% cheaper than Des Plaines, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $45,545 in Richmond, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Plaines, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Richmond, Virginia is cheaper than Des Plaines, Illinois
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
33% cheaper in Richmond
than in Des Plaines, Illinois
Des Plaines, IL vs Richmond, VA
Compared to Des Plaines, Richmond is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.9% 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
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% higher
  Commute
  33.7% lower
  Health
  12.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% lower

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