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CHAMPAIGN vs. DES MOINES
Cost of Living Comparison
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Champaign, Illinois vs. Des Moines, Iowa
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is
0.6%
cheaper
than Champaign, Illinois.
You would need a salary of
$49,684
in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Champaign, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is
cheaper
than Champaign, Illinois
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
7% more expensive in Des Moines
than in Champaign, Illinois
Champaign, IL vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Champaign, Des Moines is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
0.6% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Food
1.1% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
0.7% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
5.8% lower
Commute
7.6% higher
Health
8.1% lower
Taxes
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Childcare
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Personal
7.0% lower
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