Western Springs, Illinois vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 43.4% cheaper than Western Springs, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $42,464 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Western Springs, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Western Springs, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Western Springs, Illinois
Western Springs, IL vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Western Springs, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.4% 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
  8.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% lower
  Commute
  42.0% lower
  Health
  16.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.9% lower