Martinsburg, West Virginia vs. Des Plaines, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Plaines, Illinois is 17.6% more expensive than Martinsburg, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $58,807 in Des Plaines, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Martinsburg, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Plaines, Illinois is more expensive than Martinsburg, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% more expensive in Des Plaines
than in Martinsburg, West Virginia
Martinsburg, WV vs. Des Plaines, IL
Compared to Martinsburg, Des Plaines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.6% 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
  6.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% higher
  Commute
  47.4% higher
  Health
  28.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.8% higher