Killeen, Texas vs. West Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is 10.6% more expensive than Killeen, Texas.

You would need a salary of $82,930 in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Killeen, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is more expensive than Killeen, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% more expensive in West Des Moines
than in Killeen, Texas
Killeen, TX vs. West Des Moines, IA
Compared to Killeen, West Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.6% 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
  9.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  91.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.1% lower
  Commute
  10.0% lower
  Health
  0.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower