Katy, Texas vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 25.7% cheaper than Katy, Texas.

You would need a salary of $74,315 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Katy, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Katy, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Katy, Texas
Katy, TX vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Katy, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.7% 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
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% lower
  Commute
  38.8% lower
  Health
  7.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.2% lower