West Des Moines, Iowa vs. El Paso, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in El Paso, Texas is 7.8% cheaper than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $99,525 in El Paso, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, El Paso, Texas is cheaper than West Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in El Paso
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs. El Paso, TX
Compared to West Des Moines, El Paso is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.8% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  7.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  8.7% higher
  Commute
  28.9% higher
  Health
  6.0% lower
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  Personal
  3.1% higher
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