Laredo, Texas vs. Muscatine, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Muscatine, Iowa is 8.4% cheaper than Laredo, Texas.

You would need a salary of $45,793 in Muscatine, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Laredo, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Muscatine, Iowa is cheaper than Laredo, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% cheaper in Muscatine
than in Laredo, Texas
Laredo, TX vs. Muscatine, IA
Compared to Laredo, Muscatine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.4% 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
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% higher
  Commute
  34.8% lower
  Health
  10.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% higher