Wilmette, Illinois vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 49.5% cheaper than Wilmette, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $50,481 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Wilmette, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Wilmette, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Wilmette, Illinois
Wilmette, IL vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Wilmette, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.5% 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
  9.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% lower
  Commute
  43.7% lower
  Health
  16.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.4% lower