Peoria, Illinois vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 6.5% more expensive than Peoria, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $79,871 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Peoria, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is more expensive than Peoria, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% more expensive in Des Moines
than in Peoria, Illinois
Peoria, IL vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Peoria, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.5% 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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% lower
  Commute
  0.9% higher
  Health
  8.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.1% lower