Des Moines, Iowa vs. Abbott, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

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

You would need a salary of $50,635 in Abbott, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Abbott, Texas is more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% more expensive in Abbott
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des_Moines, IA vs. Abbott, TX
Compared to Des_Moines, Abbott 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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.8% higher
  Commute
  9.5% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% higher