What is a pro or con of living in Des Plaines, Illinoiscompared to Evansville, Indiana?

Median Home Cost is 53% more expensive in Des Plaines.

What salary do I need to live in Des Plaines, Illinois copmared to Evansville, Indiana?

A salary of $50,000 in Evansville, Indiana should increase to $65,773 in Des Plaines, Illinois (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

EVANSVILLE vs. DES PLAINES
Cost of Living Comparison

Evansville, Indiana vs. Des Plaines, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Plaines, Illinois is 31.5% more expensive than Evansville, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $65,773 in Des Plaines, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Evansville, Indiana.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Des Plaines, Illinois is more expensive than Evansville, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
53% more expensive in Des Plaines
than in Evansville, Indiana

Evansville, IN vs. Des Plaines, IL

Compared to Evansville, Des Plaines is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

31.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

7.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

107.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

12.0% lower

Commute

62.7% higher

Health

4.9% lower

Taxes

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Personal

7.7% higher

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Evansville, Indiana vs. Des Plaines, Illinois

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