Wheeling, Illinois vs. West Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is 10.4% cheaper than Wheeling, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $67,213 in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Wheeling, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Wheeling, Illinois
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
41% cheaper in West Des Moines
than in Wheeling, Illinois
Wheeling, IL vs. West Des Moines, IA
Compared to Wheeling, West Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.4% 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
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% lower
  Commute
  41.1% lower
  Health
  16.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.3% lower