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FORT WORTH vs. DES MOINES
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Cost of Living Calculator - Fort Worth, Texas vs Des Moines, Iowa
The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is
21.5%
cheaper
than Fort Worth, Texas.
You would need a salary of
$58,907
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
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1.7% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
28.8% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Utilities
10.8% lower
Commute
34.4% lower
Health
3.1% higher
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Personal
17.0% lower
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