Cost of Living Calculator - Fort Worth, Texas vs West Des Moines, Iowa


The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is 11.3% cheaper than Fort Worth, Texas.

You would need a salary of $1,148,070 in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Worth, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West 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
7% cheaper in West Des Moines
than in Fort Worth, Texas
Fort Worth, TX vs West Des Moines, IA
Compared to Fort Worth, West Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.3% 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
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.1% lower
  Commute
  37.4% lower
  Health
  3.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.3% lower

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