Cost of Living Calculator - Simi Valley, California vs Des Plaines, Illinois


The cost of living in Des Plaines, Illinois is 30.5% cheaper than Simi Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $63,244 in Des Plaines, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Simi Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Plaines, Illinois is cheaper than Simi Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Des Plaines
than in Simi Valley, California
Simi Valley, CA vs Des Plaines, IL
Compared to Simi Valley, Des Plaines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.5% 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
  9.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% lower
  Commute
  14.1% higher
  Health
  17.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% higher

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