Cost of Living Calculator - Gilbert, Arizona vs Des Plaines, Illinois


The cost of living in Des Plaines, Illinois is 14.0% cheaper than Gilbert, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $64,487 in Des Plaines, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Gilbert, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Plaines, Illinois is cheaper than Gilbert, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Des Plaines
than in Gilbert, Arizona
Gilbert, AZ vs Des Plaines, IL
Compared to Gilbert, Des Plaines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.0% 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
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% lower
  Commute
  6.6% higher
  Health
  4.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% higher

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