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LITTLE ELM vs. DES MOINES
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Little Elm, Texas vs. Des Moines, Iowa
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is
25.9%
cheaper
than Little Elm, Texas.
You would need a salary of
$37,053
in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Little Elm, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is
cheaper
than Little Elm, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Little Elm, Texas
Little Elm, TX vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Little Elm, Des Moines is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
25.9% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Food
4.7% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
48.3% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
10.8% lower
Commute
30.1% lower
Health
1.9% higher
Taxes
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Childcare
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Personal
5.5% lower
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