What is a pro or con of living in West Des Moines, Iowacompared to Trenton, Illinois?

Median Home Cost is 67% more expensive in West Des Moines.

What salary do I need to live in West Des Moines, Iowa copmared to Trenton, Illinois?

A salary of $50,000 in Trenton, Illinois should increase to $52,541 in West Des Moines, Iowa (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

TRENTON vs. WEST DES MOINES
Cost of Living Comparison

Trenton, Illinois vs. West Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is 5.1% more expensive than Trenton, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $52,541 in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Trenton, Illinois.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is more expensive than Trenton, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
67% more expensive in West Des Moines
than in Trenton, Illinois

Trenton, IL vs. West Des Moines, IA

Compared to Trenton, West Des Moines is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

5.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

3.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

78.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

7.4% lower

Commute

22.9% lower

Health

13.2% lower

Taxes

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Personal

9.0% lower

Cost of Food

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Trenton, Illinois vs. West Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

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Trenton, IL vs. West Des Moines, IA

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