San Antonio, Texas vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 12.4% cheaper than San Antonio, Texas.

You would need a salary of $49,954 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in San Antonio, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than San Antonio, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Des Moines
than in San Antonio, Texas
San Antonio, TX vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to San Antonio, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.4% 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
  5.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% lower
  Commute
  24.8% lower
  Health
  7.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% lower