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


The cost of living in Downers Grove, Illinois is 29.4% more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $97,036 in Downers Grove, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Downers Grove, Illinois is more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% more expensive in Downers Grove
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs Downers Grove, IL
Compared to West Des Moines, Downers Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.4% higher
      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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% higher
  Commute
  69.0% higher
  Health
  7.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.1% higher

The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.