Rolling Meadows, Illinois vs. West Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is 12.8% cheaper than Rolling Meadows, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $130,864 in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Rolling Meadows, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Rolling Meadows, Illinois
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
40% cheaper in West Des Moines
than in Rolling Meadows, Illinois
Rolling Meadows, IL vs. West Des Moines, IA
Compared to Rolling Meadows, West Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.8% 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
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% lower
  Commute
  40.3% lower
  Health
  16.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.1% lower