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FORT WORTH vs. DES MOINES
Cost of Living Comparison
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Fort Worth, Texas vs. Des Moines, Iowa
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is
21.5%
cheaper
than Fort Worth, Texas.
You would need a salary of
$192,430
in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Worth, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is
cheaper
than Fort Worth, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Fort Worth, Texas
Fort Worth, TX vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Fort Worth, Des Moines is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
21.5% lower
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, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
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Food
1.7% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
28.8% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
10.8% lower
Commute
34.4% lower
Health
3.1% higher
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Personal
17.0% lower
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