Cost of Living Calculator - Blue Grass, Iowa vs Allen, Texas


The cost of living in Allen, Texas is 20.4% more expensive than Blue Grass, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $90,267 in Allen, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Blue Grass, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Allen, Texas is more expensive than Blue Grass, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% more expensive in Allen
than in Blue Grass, Iowa
Blue Grass, IA vs Allen, TX
Compared to Blue Grass, Allen is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.4% 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
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% higher
  Commute
  8.8% higher
  Health
  2.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% lower

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