Springfield, Illinois vs. Des Plaines, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Plaines, Illinois is 39.9% more expensive than Springfield, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $69,960 in Des Plaines, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Plaines, Illinois is more expensive than Springfield, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
100% more expensive in Des Plaines
than in Springfield, Illinois
Springfield, IL vs. Des Plaines, IL
Compared to Springfield, Des Plaines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.9% 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
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  136.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% lower
  Commute
  79.9% higher
  Health
  21.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.3% higher