Boerne, Texas vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 34.2% cheaper than Boerne, Texas.

You would need a salary of $88,834 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Boerne, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Boerne, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Boerne, Texas
Boerne, TX vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Boerne, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.2% lower
      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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.6% lower
  Commute
  33.2% lower
  Health
  1.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.8% lower