Dallas, Texas vs. Bayard, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bayard, Iowa is 28.4% cheaper than Dallas, Texas.

You would need a salary of $35,792 in Bayard, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Dallas, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bayard, Iowa is cheaper than Dallas, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Bayard
than in Dallas, Texas
Dallas, TX vs. Bayard, IA
Compared to Dallas, Bayard is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.4% 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)
  82.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% higher
  Commute
  25.4% lower
  Health
  21.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% lower