Georgetown, Texas vs. West Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is 24.1% cheaper than Georgetown, Texas.

You would need a salary of $37,959 in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Georgetown, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Georgetown, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in West Des Moines
than in Georgetown, Texas
Georgetown, TX vs. West Des Moines, IA
Compared to Georgetown, West Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.1% 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
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.8% lower
  Commute
  37.2% lower
  Health
  1.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% lower