San Antonio, Texas vs. Des Plaines, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Plaines, Illinois is 17.5% more expensive than San Antonio, Texas.

You would need a salary of $58,742 in Des Plaines, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in San Antonio, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Plaines, Illinois is more expensive than San Antonio, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% more expensive in Des Plaines
than in San Antonio, Texas
San Antonio, TX vs. Des Plaines, IL
Compared to San Antonio, Des Plaines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.5% 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
  6.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% higher
  Commute
  26.8% higher
  Health
  8.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.4% higher