Leander, Texas vs. West Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is 25.5% cheaper than Leander, Texas.

You would need a salary of $37,228 in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Leander, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Leander, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in West Des Moines
than in Leander, Texas
Leander, TX vs. West Des Moines, IA
Compared to Leander, West Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.5% 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
  6.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.8% lower
  Commute
  39.7% lower
  Health
  1.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% lower