San Antonio, Texas vs. Urbandale, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Urbandale, Iowa is 1.6% more expensive than San Antonio, Texas.

You would need a salary of $121,871 in Urbandale, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in San Antonio, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Urbandale, Iowa is more expensive than San Antonio, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% more expensive in Urbandale
than in San Antonio, Texas
San Antonio, TX vs. Urbandale, IA
Compared to San Antonio, Urbandale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.6% 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
  9.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% lower
  Commute
  26.6% lower
  Health
  7.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% lower