Des Plaines, Illinois vs. St. Petersburg, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Petersburg, Florida is 4.8% cheaper than Des Plaines, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $90,408 in St. Petersburg, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Plaines, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Petersburg, Florida is cheaper than Des Plaines, Illinois
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
42% cheaper in St. Petersburg
than in Des Plaines, Illinois
Des Plaines, IL vs. St. Petersburg, FL
Compared to Des Plaines, St. Petersburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.8% 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
  7.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.8% higher
  Commute
  22.0% lower
  Health
  17.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% lower