Texarkana, Arkansas vs. Des Plaines, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Plaines, Illinois is 47.8% more expensive than Texarkana, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $73,880 in Des Plaines, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Texarkana, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Plaines, Illinois is more expensive than Texarkana, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% more expensive in Des Plaines
than in Texarkana, Arkansas
Texarkana, AR vs. Des Plaines, IL
Compared to Texarkana, Des Plaines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.8% 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)
  127.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% higher
  Commute
  83.3% higher
  Health
  6.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.5% higher