Mission, Texas vs. Spencer, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Spencer, Iowa is 2.7% cheaper than Mission, Texas.

You would need a salary of $48,662 in Spencer, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Mission, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Spencer, Iowa is cheaper than Mission, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in Spencer
than in Mission, Texas
Mission, TX vs. Spencer, IA
Compared to Mission, Spencer is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.7% 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
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.2% higher
  Commute
  28.5% lower
  Health
  18.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.1% higher