Cost of Living Calculator - Madison, Wisconsin vs Des Plaines, Illinois


The cost of living in Des Plaines, Illinois is 4.0% more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $41,617 in Des Plaines, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Plaines, Illinois is more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
46% more expensive in Des Plaines
than in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, WI vs Des Plaines, IL
Compared to Madison, Des Plaines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.0% 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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.8% lower
  Commute
  46.7% higher
  Health
  5.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% higher

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