Des Plaines, Illinois vs. Charles City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charles City, Iowa is 33.1% cheaper than Des Plaines, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $33,460 in Charles City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Plaines, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charles City, Iowa is cheaper than Des Plaines, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Charles City
than in Des Plaines, Illinois
Des Plaines, IL vs. Charles City, IA
Compared to Des Plaines, Charles City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.1% 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
  3.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% higher
  Commute
  50.3% lower
  Health
  14.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% lower