Joliet, Illinois vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Tax Compare

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Taxes
  9.8% lower in Des Moines, Iowa
than in Joliet, Illinois
Assumptions
  • Single, standard deduction, one exemption
  • Sales tax includes food and services
  • Real tax taxes are based on the local median home price
  • Car taxes assume a new Honda Accord costing $25,000
   Cost of living
      State level
Joliet, IL    Des Moines, IA    U.S. Avg
100 = US Avg. Below 100 means cheaper. Above 100 means more expensive. About our Cost of Living Index
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Enter your income and we will give you your estimated taxes in Joliet, Illinois, we will also give you your estimated taxes in Des Moines, Iowa.
Joliet, ILDes Moines, IADifference
2019 Federal Inc. Tax$12,975$12,975 
State Income Taxes$4,356$5,983  $1,627 higher
Sales Taxes$1,629$1,117  $512 lower
Real Estate Taxes$3,780$2,970  $810 lower
Motor Vehicle Taxes$0$250  $250 higher
Total Taxes$22,740$23,295  $555 lower
Marginal Rate5.0%9.0%
Effective Rate4.8%6.7%
   Annual taxes
      Based on $60,000 income
   Social security taxes
Joliet, ILDes Moines, IA
Tax Social SecurityNoNo
Social Security Note  
   Estimated sales tax
      State level, based on annual income of $75,000
Joliet, IL    Des Moines, IA    U.S. Avg
   Tax on food
Joliet, ILDes Moines, IA
Sales Tax On FoodYes - Partial state tax (1.00%) but no local tax. No rebate.No
   Real estate tax
Joliet, IL    Des Moines, IA    U.S. Avg
Assumes the local median home price and sales tax is amoritized over 13 years.
   Vehicle tax
Joliet, IL    Des Moines, IA    U.S. Avg
Assumes a new $25,000 Honda Accord and Sales Tax is amortized over 6 years.
   Other taxes
      State level
Joliet, IL    Des Moines, IA    U.S. Avg
* grt = Gross Receipts Tax. In this state, the corporation is required to pay the gross receipts tax on each sale instead of a traditional income tax based on its earnings. The effect is that a percentage of the total revenue or gross receipts for each sale has to be paid to the state as tax. The gross receipts tax is much like a Value Added Tax, only for businesses rather than individuals. Four states impose gross receipt taxes, Nevada, Ohio, Texas, and Washington.
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