San Antonio, Texas vs. West Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is 1.0% cheaper than San Antonio, Texas.

You would need a salary of $74,248 in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in San Antonio, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than San Antonio, Texas
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
28% cheaper in West Des Moines
than in San Antonio, Texas
San Antonio, TX vs. West Des Moines, IA
Compared to San Antonio, West Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.0% 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
  9.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% lower
  Commute
  28.2% lower
  Health
  7.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% lower