Des Moines, Iowa vs. Macomb, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Macomb, Illinois is 11.8% cheaper than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $40,564 in Macomb, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Macomb, Illinois is cheaper than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Macomb
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs. Macomb, IL
Compared to Des Moines, Macomb is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.8% 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
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.4% higher
  Commute
  23.3% lower
  Health
  10.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% higher