Federal Way, Washington vs. Des Plaines, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Plaines, Illinois is 21.3% cheaper than Federal Way, Washington.

You would need a salary of $39,336 in Des Plaines, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Federal Way, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Plaines, Illinois is cheaper than Federal Way, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Des Plaines
than in Federal Way, Washington
Federal Way, WA vs. Des Plaines, IL
Compared to Federal Way, Des Plaines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.3% 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
  4.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  36.0% higher
  Commute
  15.3% lower
  Health
  0.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.4% lower