Rocky Point, New York vs. Des Plaines, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Plaines, Illinois is 13.6% cheaper than Rocky Point, New York.

You would need a salary of $155,528 in Des Plaines, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Rocky Point, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Plaines, Illinois is cheaper than Rocky Point, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Des Plaines
than in Rocky Point, New York
Rocky Point, NY vs. Des Plaines, IL
Compared to Rocky Point, Des Plaines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.6% 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
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.5% lower
  Commute
  7.1% higher
  Health
  29.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower