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


The cost of living in Orange, Texas is 1.3% more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $75,954 in Orange, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Orange, Texas is more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
14% more expensive in Orange
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs Orange, TX
Compared to Des Moines, Orange is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.3% 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
  5.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% higher
  Commute
  14.9% higher
  Health
  5.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% higher

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