Little Elm, Texas vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 25.9% cheaper than Little Elm, Texas.

You would need a salary of $37,053 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Little Elm, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Little Elm, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Little Elm, Texas
Little Elm, TX vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Little Elm, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.9% 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
  4.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.8% lower
  Commute
  30.1% lower
  Health
  1.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% lower