Burbank, IL vs Des Plaines, IL

Burbank is moderately more affordable than Des Plaines, with a 10.2% lower cost of living index. Burbank scores 95 compared to 105 for Des Plaines, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Des Plaines can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Burbank is $1,241/month compared to $1,435/month in Des Plaines — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Burbank is more affordable at $258,900 median vs $318,200.

Median household income in Burbank is $83,975 compared to $94,303 in Des Plaines (-11%). While Des Plaines is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Burbank spend roughly 17.7% of their income on rent, less than the 18.3% in Des Plaines.