Cost of Living Calculator - Batavia, Illinois vs Des Moines, Iowa


The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 22.8% cheaper than Batavia, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $38,578 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Batavia, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Batavia, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Batavia, Illinois
Batavia, IL vs Des Moines, IA
Compared to Batavia, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.8% 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
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.9% lower
  Commute
  16.7% lower
  Health
  10.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.9% lower

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