Riverside, California vs. Des Plaines, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Plaines, Illinois is 21.3% cheaper than Riverside, California.

You would need a salary of $39,336 in Des Plaines, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Riverside, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Plaines, Illinois is cheaper than Riverside, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Des Plaines
than in Riverside, California
Riverside, CA vs. Des Plaines, IL
Compared to Riverside, Des Plaines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.3% 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
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% lower
  Commute
  13.8% lower
  Health
  0.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% higher