Cost of Living Calculator - Des Plaines, Illinois vs Waco, Texas


The cost of living in Waco, Texas is 25.2% cheaper than Des Plaines, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $22,436 in Waco, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Plaines, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waco, Texas is cheaper than Des Plaines, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Waco
than in Des Plaines, Illinois
Des Plaines, IL vs Waco, TX
Compared to Des Plaines, Waco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.2% 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
  4.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% higher
  Commute
  42.6% lower
  Health
  14.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.5% lower

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