What is a pro or con of living in Boyden, Iowacompared to Wichita Falls, Texas?

Median Home Cost is 48% more expensive in Boyden.

What salary do I need to live in Boyden, Iowa copmared to Wichita Falls, Texas?

A salary of $50,000 in Wichita Falls, Texas should increase to $52,576 in Boyden, Iowa (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

WICHITA FALLS vs. BOYDEN
Cost of Living Comparison

Wichita Falls, Texas vs. Boyden, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boyden, Iowa is 5.2% more expensive than Wichita Falls, Texas.

You would need a salary of $52,576 in Boyden, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Wichita Falls, Texas.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Boyden, Iowa is more expensive than Wichita Falls, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
48% more expensive in Boyden
than in Wichita Falls, Texas

Wichita Falls, TX vs. Boyden, IA

Compared to Wichita Falls, Boyden is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

5.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

6.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

49.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

18.9% lower

Commute

3.6% lower

Health

10.8% lower

Taxes

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Personal

13.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Wichita Falls, Texas vs. Boyden, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

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Wichita Falls, TX vs. Boyden, IA

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