Amarillo, Texas vs. West Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is 14.3% more expensive than Amarillo, Texas.

You would need a salary of $10,188 in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Amarillo, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is more expensive than Amarillo, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in West Des Moines
than in Amarillo, Texas
Amarillo, TX vs. West Des Moines, IA
Compared to Amarillo, West Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.3% higher
      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
  8.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% lower
  Commute
  4.8% lower
  Health
  0.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% lower