What are other expense differences between Amarillo and Austin?

You would need a salary of $45,597 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington township (Franklin County), Pennsylvania.

Q: What is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference?

The biggest factor is housing costs, with Median Home Cost being 206% higher in Austin than in Amarillo.

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 8.8% cheaper than Washington township (Franklin County), Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $45,597 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington township (Franklin County), Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Washington township (Franklin County), Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Washington township (Franklin County), Pennsylvania

Washington Township (Franklin County), PA vs Des Moines, IA

Compared to Washington Township (Franklin County), Des Moines is:

Homeowner

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8.8% lower

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Food

8.0% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

25.1% lower

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Utilities

1.5% lower

Commute

15.7% lower

Health

5.4% lower

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Personal

9.3% lower

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