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TEMPLE vs. DES MOINES
Cost of Living Comparison
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Temple, Texas vs. Des Moines, Iowa
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is
6.1%
cheaper
than Temple, Texas.
You would need a salary of
$46,957
in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Temple, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is
cheaper
than Temple, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Temple, Texas
Temple, TX vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Temple, Des Moines is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
6.1% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
4.1% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
3.2% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
12.1% lower
Commute
1.8% higher
Health
0.9% higher
Taxes
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Personal
3.1% lower
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