Cost of Living Calculator - West Des Moines, Iowa vs Carpentersville, Illinois


The cost of living in Carpentersville, Illinois is 1.2% cheaper than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $49,381 in Carpentersville, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carpentersville, Illinois is cheaper than West Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Carpentersville
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs Carpentersville, IL
Compared to West Des Moines, Carpentersville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.2% 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
  4.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% higher
  Commute
  31.0% higher
  Health
  9.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.0% higher

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