Cost of Living Calculator - Houston, Texas vs Story City, Iowa


The cost of living in Story City, Iowa is 11.8% cheaper than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $66,127 in Story City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Story City, Iowa is cheaper than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% cheaper in Story City
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs Story City, IA
Compared to Houston, Story City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.8% 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
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% higher
  Commute
  41.6% lower
  Health
  27.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% lower

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