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DES MOINES vs. CHICAGO
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Des Moines, Minnesota vs. Chicago, Illinois
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is
22.5%
more expensive
than Des Moines, Minnesota.
You would need a salary of
$91,847
in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is
more expensive
than Des Moines, Minnesota
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
174% more expensive in Chicago
than in Des Moines, Minnesota
Des Moines, MN vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Des Moines, Chicago is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
22.5% higher
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Child Care, Taxes Considered
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No Child Care,
Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Child Care
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Taxes Considered
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Food
1.6% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
7.1% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
1.0% higher
Commute
114.1% higher
Health
5.8% higher
Taxes
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Childcare
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Personal
7.7% higher
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