Cost of Living Calculator - Des Plaines, Illinois vs Westminster, Colorado


The cost of living in Westminster, Colorado is 19.1% more expensive than Des Plaines, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $59,526 in Westminster, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Plaines, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Westminster, Colorado is more expensive than Des Plaines, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
93% more expensive in Westminster
than in Des Plaines, Illinois
Des Plaines, IL vs Westminster, CO
Compared to Des Plaines, Westminster is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.1% 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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% higher
  Commute
  7.7% lower
  Health
  3.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower

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