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


The cost of living in Geneva, Illinois is 21.6% more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $60,799 in Geneva, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Geneva, 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
49% more expensive in Geneva
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs Geneva, IL
Compared to West Des Moines, Geneva is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.6% 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)
  49.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% higher
  Commute
  31.1% higher
  Health
  9.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.3% higher

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