Houston, Texas vs. Charles City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charles City, Iowa is 26.1% cheaper than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $67,273 in Charles City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charles City, Iowa is cheaper than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Charles City
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Charles City, IA
Compared to Houston, Charles City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.1% 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
  4.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% higher
  Commute
  47.4% lower
  Health
  5.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% lower