Arlington Heights, Illinois vs. West Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is 23.1% cheaper than Arlington Heights, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $57,677 in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington Heights, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Arlington Heights, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in West Des Moines
than in Arlington Heights, Illinois
Arlington Heights, IL vs. West Des Moines, IA
Compared to Arlington Heights, West Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.1% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% lower
  Commute
  43.4% lower
  Health
  16.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.0% lower