What is a pro or con of living in Muscatine, Iowacompared to Houston, Texas?

Median Home Cost is 33% cheaper in Muscatine.

What salary do I need to live in Muscatine, Iowa copmared to Houston, Texas?

A salary of $110,000 in Houston, Texas could decrease to $86,503 in Muscatine, Iowa (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

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Cost of Living Comparison

Houston, Texas vs. Muscatine, Iowa

Q: Is it expensive to live in Muscatine, Iowa compared to Houston, Texas?

Overall, Muscatine, Iowa is cheaper than Houston, Texas.

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Muscatine, Iowa is 21.4% cheaper than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $86,503 in Muscatine, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Muscatine, Iowa is cheaper than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Muscatine
than in Houston, Texas

Houston, TX vs. Muscatine, IA

Compared to Houston, Muscatine is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

21.4% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.8% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

27.6% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.1% higher

Commute

47.7% lower

Health

10.2% higher

Taxes

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Personal

1.7% lower

Cost of Food

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