Fort Worth, Texas vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 21.5% cheaper than Fort Worth, Texas.

You would need a salary of $117,814 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Worth, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Fort Worth, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Fort Worth, Texas
Fort Worth, TX vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Fort Worth, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.5% 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
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.8% lower
  Commute
  34.4% lower
  Health
  3.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.0% lower