Cost of Living Calculator - Des Moines, Iowa vs West Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in West Chicago, Illinois is 29.0% more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $64,485 in West Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% more expensive in West Chicago
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs West Chicago, IL
Compared to Des Moines, West Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.0% 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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.1% higher
  Commute
  49.8% higher
  Health
  7.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.6% higher

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