Des Moines, Iowa vs. North Aurora, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in North Aurora, Illinois is 22.1% more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $146,531 in North Aurora, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, North Aurora, Illinois is more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% more expensive in North Aurora
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs. North Aurora, IL
Compared to Des Moines, North Aurora is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.1% 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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% higher
  Commute
  16.2% higher
  Health
  9.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.4% higher