New Braunfels, Texas vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 20.8% cheaper than New Braunfels, Texas.

You would need a salary of $79,175 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in New Braunfels, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than New Braunfels, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Des Moines
than in New Braunfels, Texas
New Braunfels, TX vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to New Braunfels, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.8% 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
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.1% lower
  Commute
  8.9% lower
  Health
  0.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.9% lower