Waco, Texas vs. Des Plaines, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Plaines, Illinois is 33.7% more expensive than Waco, Texas.

You would need a salary of $66,857 in Des Plaines, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Waco, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Plaines, Illinois is more expensive than Waco, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% more expensive in Des Plaines
than in Waco, Texas
Waco, TX vs. Des Plaines, IL
Compared to Waco, Des Plaines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.7% 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
  5.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  104.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% lower
  Commute
  74.1% higher
  Health
  12.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.3% higher