Dickinson, North Dakota vs. Des Plaines, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Plaines, Illinois is 15.0% more expensive than Dickinson, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $57,525 in Des Plaines, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Dickinson, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Plaines, Illinois is more expensive than Dickinson, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% more expensive in Des Plaines
than in Dickinson, North Dakota
Dickinson, ND vs. Des Plaines, IL
Compared to Dickinson, Des Plaines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.0% 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
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.1% higher
  Commute
  86.5% higher
  Health
  17.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower

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