Cost of Living Calculator - Fresno, California vs Des Plaines, Illinois


The cost of living in Des Plaines, Illinois is 2.1% more expensive than Fresno, California.

You would need a salary of $107,242 in Des Plaines, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Fresno, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Plaines, Illinois is more expensive than Fresno, California
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
38% more expensive in Des Plaines
than in Fresno, California
Fresno, CA vs Des Plaines, IL
Compared to Fresno, Des Plaines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.1% 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
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.7% lower
  Commute
  23.8% higher
  Health
  5.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% higher

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