Cost of Living Calculator - Des Moines, Iowa vs Glen Carbon, Illinois


The cost of living in Glen Carbon, Illinois is 18.7% more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $89,009 in Glen Carbon, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Glen Carbon, Illinois is more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in Glen Carbon
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs Glen Carbon, IL
Compared to Des Moines, Glen Carbon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.7% 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
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% higher
  Commute
  24.2% higher
  Health
  7.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.0% higher

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