Bettendorf, Iowa vs. Dallas, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dallas, Texas is 14.1% more expensive than Bettendorf, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $133,525 in Dallas, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Bettendorf, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dallas, Texas is more expensive than Bettendorf, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% more expensive in Dallas
than in Bettendorf, Iowa
Bettendorf, IA vs. Dallas, TX
Compared to Bettendorf, Dallas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.1% 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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.7% higher
  Commute
  50.5% higher
  Health
  5.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.2% higher