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


The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is 2.9% cheaper than Elgin, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $48,534 in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Elgin, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Elgin, Illinois
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
21% cheaper in West Des Moines
than in Elgin, Illinois
Elgin, IL vs West_Des_Moines, IA
Compared to Elgin, West_Des_Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.9% 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
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% lower
  Commute
  21.6% lower
  Health
  10.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.8% lower

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