West Des Moines, Iowa vs. DeKalb, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in DeKalb, Illinois is 5.3% cheaper than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $123,127 in DeKalb, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, DeKalb, Illinois is cheaper than West Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in DeKalb
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs. Dekalb, IL
Compared to West Des Moines, Dekalb is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.3% 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
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.1% higher
  Commute
  8.3% higher
  Health
  21.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% higher