What are other expense differences between Amarillo and Austin?

Food is 5.5% higher, utilities are 5.8% higher, commute is 46.7% higher, and personal expenses are 8.3% higher in Austin compared to Amarillo.

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DES MOINES vs. WASHINGTON
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Cost of Living Calculator - Des Moines, Washington vs Washington, District of Columbia

Q: How much more expensive is Washington compared to Des Moines?

You would need a salary of $57,045 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Washington.

Q: What is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference?

The biggest factor is housing costs, with Median Home Cost being 206% higher in Austin than in Amarillo.

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 14.1% more expensive than Des Moines, Washington.

You would need a salary of $57,045 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Washington.

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• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Des Moines, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

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12% more expensive in Washington
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Des Moines, WA vs Washington, DC

Compared to Des Moines, Washington is:

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14.1% higher

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12.1% higher

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46.6% higher

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48.0% higher

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5.4% lower

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8.3% higher

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11.5% lower

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