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DES MOINES vs. WEST CHICAGO
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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
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Food
1.4% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
71.9% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
12.1% higher
Commute
49.8% higher
Health
7.8% lower
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Personal
21.6% higher
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