Abilene, Texas vs. Norwalk, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Norwalk, Iowa is 16.0% more expensive than Abilene, Texas.

You would need a salary of $58,008 in Norwalk, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Abilene, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Norwalk, Iowa is more expensive than Abilene, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% more expensive in Norwalk
than in Abilene, Texas
Abilene, TX vs. Norwalk, IA
Compared to Abilene, Norwalk is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.0% 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
  7.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.4% lower
  Commute
  13.9% higher
  Health
  10.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% higher