Des Plaines, Illinois vs. United States,

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in United States, is 5.2% cheaper than Des Plaines, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $47,393 in United States, to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Plaines, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, United States, is cheaper than Des Plaines, Illinois
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
38% cheaper in United States
than in Des Plaines, Illinois
Des Plaines, IL vs. St. John Township, IN
Compared to Des Plaines, St. John Township is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.2% 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
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% higher
  Commute
  20.6% lower
  Health
  13.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% lower