Storm Lake, Iowa vs. Arlington, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington, Texas is 36.0% more expensive than Storm Lake, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $68,016 in Arlington, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Storm Lake, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington, Texas is more expensive than Storm Lake, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
107% more expensive in Arlington
than in Storm Lake, Iowa
Storm Lake, IA vs. Arlington, TX
Compared to Storm Lake, Arlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.0% 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
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% higher
  Commute
  91.3% higher
  Health
  14.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.0% higher