Corpus Christi, Texas vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 6.0% cheaper than Corpus Christi, Texas.

You would need a salary of $141,039 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Corpus Christi, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Corpus Christi, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Corpus Christi, Texas
Corpus Christi, TX vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Corpus Christi, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.0% lower
      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
  3.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% lower
  Commute
  6.3% lower
  Health
  2.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% lower