Cost of Living Calculator - Tucson, Arizona vs Des Plaines, Illinois


The cost of living in Des Plaines, Illinois is 10.2% more expensive than Tucson, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $82,680 in Des Plaines, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Tucson, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Plaines, Illinois is more expensive than Tucson, Arizona
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
68% more expensive in Des Plaines
than in Tucson, Arizona
Tucson, AZ vs Des Plaines, IL
Compared to Tucson, Des Plaines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.2% 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
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% lower
  Commute
  30.3% higher
  Health
  3.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% higher

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