Des Moines, Washington vs. Spring, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Spring, Texas is 24.2% cheaper than Des Moines, Washington.

You would need a salary of $37,879 in Spring, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Spring, Texas is cheaper than Des Moines, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Spring
than in Des Moines, Washington
Des Moines, WA vs. Spring, TX
Compared to Des Moines, Spring is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.2% 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
  5.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.3% higher
  Commute
  12.2% lower
  Health
  7.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.0% lower