Elmwood Park, Illinois vs. Des Moines, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Washington is 19.9% more expensive than Elmwood Park, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $89,918 in Des Moines, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Elmwood Park, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Washington is more expensive than Elmwood Park, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
94% more expensive in Des Moines
than in Elmwood Park, Illinois
Elmwood Park, IL vs. Des Moines, WA
Compared to Elmwood Park, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.9% 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
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.3% lower
  Commute
  3.8% higher
  Health
  0.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.9% higher