What is a pro or con of living in Texas City, Texascompared to Des Moines, Iowa?

Median Home Cost is 10% more expensive in Texas City.

What salary do I need to live in Texas City, Texas copmared to Des Moines, Iowa?

A salary of $50,000 in Des Moines, Iowa should increase to $52,097 in Texas City, Texas (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.

DES MOINES vs. TEXAS CITY
Cost of Living Comparison

Des Moines, Iowa vs. Texas City, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Texas City, Texas is 4.2% more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $52,097 in Texas City, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Texas City, Texas is more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
10% more expensive in Texas City
than in Des Moines, Iowa

Des Moines, IA vs. Texas City, TX

Compared to Des Moines, Texas City is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

4.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

Unlock with Premium

Child Care, Taxes Considered

Unlock with Premium

No Child Care, Taxes Considered

Unlock with Premium

Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

Unlock with Premium

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

Unlock with Premium

Child Care, Taxes Considered

Unlock with Premium

No Child Care, Taxes Considered

Unlock with Premium

Food

1.1% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

14.4% lower

Housing (Rent)

Unlock with Premium

Median Home Cost

Unlock with Premium

Utilities

2.6% higher

Commute

14.5% higher

Health

4.6% lower

Taxes

Unlock with Premium

Childcare

Unlock with Premium

Personal

14.1% higher

Cost of Food

Current City	Comparison City
Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina	Morgantown, West Virginia	Compare
Indianapolis, Indiana	Washington, District of Columbia	Compare
Chandler, Arizona	New York, New York	Compare
Winston-Salem, North Carolina	Washington, District of Columbia	Compare
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma	Dayton, Ohio	Compare
San Antonio, Texas	Santa Rosa, California	Compare
Miami, Florida	Bellevue, Washington	Compare
Cookeville, Tennessee	Deptford, New Jersey	Compare
Kissimmee, Florida	Gatlinburg, Tennessee	Compare
Miami, Florida	Bellevue, Washington	Compare

Des Moines, Iowa vs. Texas City, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

Comparison highlights

Des Moines, IA vs. Texas City, TX

Popular Cost of Living Searches

Best Places Tools

About Best Places

Follow Us