West Des Moines, Iowa vs. Champaign, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Champaign, Illinois is 10.9% cheaper than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $44,544 in Champaign, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Champaign, Illinois is cheaper than West Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Champaign
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs. Champaign, IL
Compared to West Des Moines, Champaign is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.9% 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
  4.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% higher
  Commute
  2.7% lower
  Health
  8.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% higher