Cost of Living Calculator - Des Moines, Iowa vs East St. Louis, Illinois


The cost of living in East St. Louis, Illinois is 8.9% cheaper than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $45,553 in East St. Louis, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East St. Louis, Illinois is cheaper than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in East St. Louis
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs East St. Louis, IL
Compared to Des Moines, East St. Louis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.9% 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
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% higher
  Commute
  36.3% higher
  Health
  6.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.4% higher

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