Little Ferry, New Jersey vs. Des Plaines, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Plaines, Illinois is 17.3% cheaper than Little Ferry, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $41,340 in Des Plaines, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Little Ferry, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Plaines, Illinois is cheaper than Little Ferry, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Des Plaines
than in Little Ferry, New Jersey
Little Ferry, NJ vs. Des Plaines, IL
Compared to Little Ferry, Des Plaines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.3% 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
  7.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.7% lower
  Commute
  12.7% lower
  Health
  10.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% lower