Cost of Living Calculator - Des Moines, Iowa vs Brownsville, Texas


The cost of living in Brownsville, Texas is 6.7% cheaper than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $69,982 in Brownsville, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brownsville, Texas is cheaper than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% cheaper in Brownsville
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs Brownsville, TX
Compared to Des Moines, Brownsville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.7% 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
  6.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% higher
  Commute
  14.6% higher
  Health
  2.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.9% lower

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