Cost of Living Calculator - Las Cruces, New Mexico vs Des Plaines, Illinois


The cost of living in Des Plaines, Illinois is 26.3% more expensive than Las Cruces, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $94,762 in Des Plaines, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Las Cruces, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Plaines, Illinois is more expensive than Las Cruces, New Mexico
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
82% more expensive in Des Plaines
than in Las Cruces, New Mexico
Las Cruces, NM vs Des Plaines, IL
Compared to Las Cruces, Des Plaines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.3% 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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% lower
  Commute
  70.4% higher
  Health
  1.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.9% higher

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