Cost of Living Calculator - Charleston, Illinois vs Urbandale, Iowa


The cost of living in Urbandale, Iowa is 28.8% more expensive than Charleston, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $58,610 in Urbandale, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Urbandale, Iowa is more expensive than Charleston, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
151% more expensive in Urbandale
than in Charleston, Illinois
Charleston, IL vs Urbandale, IA
Compared to Charleston, Urbandale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.8% higher
      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
  7.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  156.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% lower
  Commute
  27.0% higher
  Health
  7.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% lower

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