Cost of Living Calculator - Geneva, Illinois vs Des Moines, Iowa


The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 27.2% cheaper than Geneva, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $54,602 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Geneva, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Geneva, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Geneva, Illinois
Geneva, IL vs Des Moines, IA
Compared to Geneva, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.2% 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
  4.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% lower
  Commute
  20.1% lower
  Health
  10.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.0% lower

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