Cost of Living Calculator - San Marcos, Texas vs West Des Moines, Iowa


The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is 11.2% cheaper than San Marcos, Texas.

You would need a salary of $44,406 in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in San Marcos, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than San Marcos, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in West Des Moines
than in San Marcos, Texas
San Marcos, TX vs West Des Moines, IA
Compared to San Marcos, West Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.2% 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
  8.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.1% lower
  Commute
  33.2% lower
  Health
  5.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher

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