Picayune, Mississippi vs. Des Plaines, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Plaines, Illinois is 36.1% more expensive than Picayune, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $95,290 in Des Plaines, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Picayune, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Plaines, Illinois is more expensive than Picayune, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% more expensive in Des Plaines
than in Picayune, Mississippi
Picayune, MS vs. Des Plaines, IL
Compared to Picayune, Des Plaines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.1% 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
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% lower
  Commute
  52.8% higher
  Health
  14.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.4% higher