Omaha, Nebraska vs. Des Plaines, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Plaines, Illinois is 17.5% more expensive than Omaha, Nebraska.

You would need a salary of $70,490 in Des Plaines, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Omaha, Nebraska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Plaines, Illinois is more expensive than Omaha, Nebraska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% more expensive in Des Plaines
than in Omaha, Nebraska
Omaha, NE vs. Des Plaines, IL
Compared to Omaha, Des Plaines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.5% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% lower
  Commute
  54.1% higher
  Health
  23.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.1% higher