Des Plaines, Illinois vs. River Grove, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in River Grove, Illinois is 1.3% cheaper than Des Plaines, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $49,336 in River Grove, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Plaines, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, River Grove, Illinois is cheaper than Des Plaines, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% cheaper in River Grove
than in Des Plaines, Illinois
Des Plaines, IL vs. River Grove, IL
Compared to Des Plaines, River Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.3% 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% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% lower
  Commute
  6.8% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher