Gatesville, Texas vs. Spencer, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Spencer, Iowa is 5.8% cheaper than Gatesville, Texas.

You would need a salary of $47,102 in Spencer, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Gatesville, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Spencer, Iowa is cheaper than Gatesville, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Spencer
than in Gatesville, Texas
Gatesville, TX vs. Spencer, IA
Compared to Gatesville, Spencer is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.8% 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
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% higher
  Commute
  24.8% lower
  Health
  13.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% higher