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


The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 4.4% cheaper than Normal, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $71,719 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Normal, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Normal, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Normal, Illinois
Normal, IL vs Des Moines, IA
Compared to Normal, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.4% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.7% lower
  Commute
  7.0% higher
  Health
  6.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.9% lower

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