Aurora, Illinois vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 11.7% cheaper than Aurora, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $105,110 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Aurora, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Aurora, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Aurora, Illinois
Aurora, IL vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Aurora, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.7% lower
      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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.8% lower
  Commute
  17.4% lower
  Health
  10.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.4% lower