Cost of Living Calculator - Pasadena, California vs Des Plaines, Illinois


The cost of living in Des Plaines, Illinois is 43.2% cheaper than Pasadena, California.

You would need a salary of $39,747 in Des Plaines, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Pasadena, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Plaines, Illinois is cheaper than Pasadena, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Des Plaines
than in Pasadena, California
Pasadena, CA vs Des Plaines, IL
Compared to Pasadena, Des Plaines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.2% 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
  7.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% lower
  Commute
  19.0% lower
  Health
  1.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% higher

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