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


The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 24.8% cheaper than Cary, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $37,620 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Cary, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Cary, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Cary, Illinois
Cary, IL vs Des Moines, IA
Compared to Cary, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.8% 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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% lower
  Commute
  42.1% lower
  Health
  5.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.1% lower

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