Portage, Michigan vs. Des Plaines, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Plaines, Illinois is 18.5% more expensive than Portage, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $192,034 in Des Plaines, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Portage, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Plaines, Illinois is more expensive than Portage, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% more expensive in Des Plaines
than in Portage, Michigan
Portage, MI vs. Des Plaines, IL
Compared to Portage, Des Plaines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.5% 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
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% lower
  Commute
  37.4% higher
  Health
  3.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.0% higher

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