Frisco, Texas vs. West Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is 26.2% cheaper than Frisco, Texas.

You would need a salary of $36,888 in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Frisco, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Frisco, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in West Des Moines
than in Frisco, Texas
Frisco, TX vs. West Des Moines, IA
Compared to Frisco, West Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.2% 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
  4.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.6% lower
  Commute
  23.2% lower
  Health
  1.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% lower