Amarillo, Texas vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 1.2% more expensive than Amarillo, Texas.

You would need a salary of $50,578 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Amarillo, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is more expensive than Amarillo, Texas
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
88% more expensive in Des Moines
than in Amarillo, Texas
Amarillo, TX vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Amarillo, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.2% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Food
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Median Home Cost
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  Utilities
  4.4% lower
  Commute
  0.3% lower
  Health
  0.8% higher
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  Childcare
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  Personal
  2.7% lower
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