Des Plaines, Illinois vs. Troy, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Troy, Michigan is 5.5% more expensive than Des Plaines, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $179,346 in Troy, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Plaines, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Troy, Michigan is more expensive than Des Plaines, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% more expensive in Troy
than in Des Plaines, Illinois
Des Plaines, IL vs. Troy, MI
Compared to Des Plaines, Troy is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.5% higher
      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
  3.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% higher
  Commute
  6.1% lower
  Health
  9.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% higher