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


The cost of living in Spring, Texas is 27.1% more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $95,315 in Spring, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Spring, Texas is more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% more expensive in Spring
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs Spring, TX
Compared to Des Moines, Spring is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.1% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% higher
  Commute
  68.1% higher
  Health
  7.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.3% higher

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