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WEST DES MOINES vs. DALLAS
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Cost of Living Calculator - West Des Moines, Iowa vs Dallas, Texas
The cost of living in Dallas, Texas is
13.6%
more expensive
than West Des Moines, Iowa.
You would need a salary of
$359,783
in Dallas, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dallas, Texas is
more expensive
than West Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% more expensive in Dallas
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs Dallas, TX
Compared to West Des Moines, Dallas is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
13.6% higher
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0.6% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
7.7% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
12.0% higher
Commute
64.2% higher
Health
4.2% lower
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Personal
15.6% higher
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