Cost of Living Calculator - El Paso, Texas vs Des Moines, Washington


The cost of living in Des Moines, Washington is 61.0% more expensive than El Paso, Texas.

You would need a salary of $80,488 in Des Moines, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in El Paso, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Washington is more expensive than El Paso, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
191% more expensive in Des Moines
than in El Paso, Texas
El Paso, TX vs Des Moines, WA
Compared to El Paso, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.0% 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
  10.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  190.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.3% lower
  Commute
  55.6% higher
  Health
  8.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  27.4% higher

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