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GAGES LAKE vs. WEST DES MOINES
Cost of Living Comparison
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Gages Lake, Illinois vs. West Des Moines, Iowa
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is
5.2%
cheaper
than Gages Lake, Illinois.
You would need a salary of
$66,343
in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Gages Lake, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is
cheaper
than Gages Lake, Illinois
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
21% cheaper in West Des Moines
than in Gages Lake, Illinois
Gages Lake, IL vs. West Des Moines, IA
Compared to Gages Lake, West Des Moines is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
5.2% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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No Child Care,
Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Child Care
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No Child Care,
Taxes Considered
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Food
3.0% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
20.8% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
6.0% lower
Commute
23.7% lower
Health
6.3% higher
Taxes
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Childcare
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Personal
18.6% lower
Cost of Food
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