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


The cost of living in Des Plaines, Illinois is 24.6% more expensive than Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $43,596 in Des Plaines, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Plaines, Illinois is more expensive than Milwaukee, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% more expensive in Des Plaines
than in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI vs Des Plaines, IL
Compared to Milwaukee, Des Plaines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.6% 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
  4.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  102.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% lower
  Commute
  23.3% higher
  Health
  5.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.1% higher

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