Cost of Living Calculator - San Jose, California vs Des Plaines, Illinois


The cost of living in Des Plaines, Illinois is 50.9% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $36,803 in Des Plaines, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Plaines, Illinois is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in Des Plaines
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs Des Plaines, IL
Compared to San Jose, Des Plaines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.9% 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
  14.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% lower
  Commute
  16.6% lower
  Health
  18.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% higher

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