Cost of Living Calculator - Altoona, Iowa vs Richardson, Texas


The cost of living in Richardson, Texas is 24.5% more expensive than Altoona, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $62,263 in Richardson, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Altoona, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Richardson, Texas is more expensive than Altoona, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% more expensive in Richardson
than in Altoona, Iowa
Altoona, IA vs Richardson, TX
Compared to Altoona, Richardson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.5% 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
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% higher
  Commute
  44.6% higher
  Health
  4.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.3% higher

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