Des Moines, Iowa vs. San Antonio, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Antonio, Texas is 14.1% more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $138,066 in San Antonio, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Antonio, Texas is more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% more expensive in San Antonio
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs. San Antonio, TX
Compared to Des Moines, San Antonio is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.1% 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
  4.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% higher
  Commute
  32.9% higher
  Health
  6.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% higher