Cost of Living Calculator - Manhattan, New York vs Des Plaines, Illinois


The cost of living in Des Plaines, Illinois is 52.3% cheaper than Manhattan, New York.

You would need a salary of $35,738 in Des Plaines, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Manhattan, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Plaines, Illinois is cheaper than Manhattan, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in Des Plaines
than in Manhattan, New York
Manhattan, NY vs Des Plaines, IL
Compared to Manhattan, Des Plaines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.3% 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
  19.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  36.2% lower
  Commute
  21.8% lower
  Health
  29.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  28.2% lower

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