Schaumburg, Illinois vs. West Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is 17.2% cheaper than Schaumburg, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $41,387 in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Schaumburg, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Schaumburg, Illinois
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
43% cheaper in West Des Moines
than in Schaumburg, Illinois
Schaumburg, IL vs. West Des Moines, IA
Compared to Schaumburg, West Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.2% 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
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.7% lower
  Commute
  43.1% lower
  Health
  16.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.3% lower