Cost of Living Calculator - Dallas, Texas vs West Des Moines, Iowa


The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is 12.0% cheaper than Dallas, Texas.

You would need a salary of $66,023 in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Dallas, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Dallas, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% cheaper in West Des Moines
than in Dallas, Texas
Dallas, TX vs West_Des_Moines, IA
Compared to Dallas, West_Des_Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.0% lower
      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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.7% lower
  Commute
  39.1% lower
  Health
  4.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.5% lower

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