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EL PASO vs. DES MOINES
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El Paso, Texas vs. Des Moines, Iowa
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is
4.0%
cheaper
than El Paso, Texas.
You would need a salary of
$47,988
in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in El Paso, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is
cheaper
than El Paso, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% cheaper in Des Moines
than in El Paso, Texas
El Paso, TX vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to El Paso, Des Moines is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
4.0% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Food
4.3% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
7.8% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
7.7% lower
Commute
18.7% lower
Health
6.3% higher
Taxes
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Personal
3.8% lower
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