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WEST DES MOINES vs. AMARILLO
Cost of Living Comparison
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West Des Moines, Iowa vs. Amarillo, Texas
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Amarillo, Texas is
12.5%
cheaper
than West Des Moines, Iowa.
You would need a salary of
$65,636
in Amarillo, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Amarillo, Texas is
cheaper
than West Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Amarillo
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs. Amarillo, TX
Compared to West Des Moines, Amarillo is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
12.5% 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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No Child Care,
Taxes Considered
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Food
8.0% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
41.2% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
4.9% higher
Commute
5.0% higher
Health
0.8% lower
Taxes
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Childcare
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Personal
1.9% higher
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