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BLOOMINGTON vs. WEST DES MOINES
Cost of Living Comparison
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Bloomington, Illinois vs. West Des Moines, Iowa
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is
7.9%
more expensive
than Bloomington, Illinois.
You would need a salary of
$80,916
in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Bloomington, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is
more expensive
than Bloomington, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% more expensive in West Des Moines
than in Bloomington, Illinois
Bloomington, IL vs. West Des Moines, IA
Compared to Bloomington, West Des Moines is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
7.9% higher
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, Taxes not Considered
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Food
3.7% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
51.3% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
8.7% lower
Commute
5.8% higher
Health
6.1% lower
Taxes
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Personal
10.4% lower
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