Wheeling, Illinois vs. Des Plaines, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Plaines, Illinois is 6.4% more expensive than Wheeling, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $79,763 in Des Plaines, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Wheeling, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Plaines, Illinois is more expensive than Wheeling, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% more expensive in Des Plaines
than in Wheeling, Illinois
Wheeling, IL vs. Des Plaines, IL
Compared to Wheeling, Des Plaines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.4% 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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% higher
  Commute
  4.0% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% lower