DeSoto, Texas vs. Balch Springs, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Balch Springs, Texas is 7.6% cheaper than DeSoto, Texas.

You would need a salary of $46,214 in Balch Springs, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in DeSoto, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Balch Springs, Texas is cheaper than DeSoto, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Balch Springs
than in DeSoto, Texas
Desoto, TX vs. Balch Springs, TX
Compared to Desoto, Balch Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.6% 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
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% higher
  Commute
  2.1% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% lower