Round Rock, Texas vs. West Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is 23.7% cheaper than Round Rock, Texas.

You would need a salary of $57,232 in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Round Rock, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Round Rock, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in West Des Moines
than in Round Rock, Texas
Round Rock, TX vs. West Des Moines, IA
Compared to Round Rock, West Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.7% 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
  6.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.8% lower
  Commute
  35.1% lower
  Health
  1.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% lower