Crystal Lake, Illinois vs. West Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is 13.4% cheaper than Crystal Lake, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $173,294 in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Crystal Lake, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Crystal Lake, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% cheaper in West Des Moines
than in Crystal Lake, Illinois
Crystal Lake, IL vs. West Des Moines, IA
Compared to Crystal Lake, West Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.4% 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
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% lower
  Commute
  42.8% lower
  Health
  5.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.2% lower