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DOWNERS GROVE vs. WEST DES MOINES
Cost of Living Comparison
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Downers Grove, Illinois vs. West Des Moines, Iowa
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is
22.7%
cheaper
than Downers Grove, Illinois.
You would need a salary of
$57,978
in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Downers Grove, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is
cheaper
than Downers Grove, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in West Des Moines
than in Downers Grove, Illinois
Downers Grove, IL vs. West Des Moines, IA
Compared to Downers Grove, West Des Moines is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
22.7% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
0.7% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
31.5% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
8.7% lower
Commute
40.8% lower
Health
8.5% higher
Taxes
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Childcare
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Personal
17.4% lower
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