Muscatine, Iowa vs. Odessa, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Odessa, Texas is 12.1% more expensive than Muscatine, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $56,059 in Odessa, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Muscatine, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Odessa, Texas is more expensive than Muscatine, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% more expensive in Odessa
than in Muscatine, Iowa
Muscatine, IA vs. Odessa, TX
Compared to Muscatine, Odessa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.1% 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
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% lower
  Commute
  33.9% higher
  Health
  7.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower