Altoona, Iowa vs. Flower Mound, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Flower Mound, Texas is 32.9% more expensive than Altoona, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $132,887 in Flower Mound, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Altoona, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Flower Mound, Texas is more expensive than Altoona, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
109% more expensive in Flower Mound
than in Altoona, Iowa
Altoona, IA vs. Flower Mound, TX
Compared to Altoona, Flower Mound is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.9% 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
  4.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% higher
  Commute
  25.8% higher
  Health
  1.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% higher