Cost of Living Calculator - Wichita Falls, Texas vs Des Moines, Iowa


The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 4.0% more expensive than Wichita Falls, Texas.

You would need a salary of $51,982 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Wichita Falls, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is more expensive than Wichita Falls, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% more expensive in Des Moines
than in Wichita Falls, Texas
Wichita Falls, TX vs Des Moines, IA
Compared to Wichita Falls, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.0% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  6.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.6% lower
  Commute
  13.5% higher
  Health
  20.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher

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