Houston, Texas vs. Marshalltown, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Marshalltown, Iowa is 23.7% cheaper than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $57,251 in Marshalltown, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Marshalltown, Iowa is cheaper than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Marshalltown
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Marshalltown, IA
Compared to Houston, Marshalltown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.7% 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
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% higher
  Commute
  47.7% lower
  Health
  14.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower