Des Plaines, Illinois vs. Tampa, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tampa, Florida is 1.7% cheaper than Des Plaines, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $108,123 in Tampa, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Plaines, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tampa, Florida is cheaper than Des Plaines, Illinois
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
41% cheaper in Tampa
than in Des Plaines, Illinois
Des Plaines, IL vs. Tampa, FL
Compared to Des Plaines, Tampa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.7% 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
  8.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% higher
  Commute
  11.0% lower
  Health
  14.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.3% lower