Cost of Living Calculator - Golden, Colorado vs Des Plaines, Illinois


The cost of living in Des Plaines, Illinois is 29.4% cheaper than Golden, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $52,927 in Des Plaines, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Golden, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Plaines, Illinois is cheaper than Golden, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Des Plaines
than in Golden, Colorado
Golden, CO vs Des Plaines, IL
Compared to Golden, Des Plaines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.4% 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
  6.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% higher
  Commute
  11.4% higher
  Health
  5.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower

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