Cost of Living in Des Plaines, IL
Population: 59,408 | Illinois
105
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100
Des Plaines is 5% more expensive than the national average.
109
Housing
104
Home Values
102
Regional Price
Income
- Median Household Income
- $94,303
- vs US Median ($75,149)
- +25%
Housing
- Median Rent
- $1,435/mo
- Median Home Value
- $318,200
- Median Monthly Housing Cost
- $1,544/mo
Everyday Prices in Des Plaines
BLS Average Prices for the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN (Metropolitan Statistical Area) area
⛽
$3.20
Gasoline (regular)
per gallon
+4% vs US
🥚
$2.61
Eggs (grade A, large)
per dozen
+4% vs US
🥛
$4.20
Milk (whole)
per gallon
+4% vs US
🍞
$1.93
Bread (white)
per lb
+4% vs US
🍗
$4.32
Chicken breast
per lb
+4% vs US
⚡
$0.15
Electricity
per kWh
-23% vs US