Schertz, Texas vs. Palmer, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palmer, Iowa is 31.4% cheaper than Schertz, Texas.

You would need a salary of $42,557 in Palmer, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Schertz, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palmer, Iowa is cheaper than Schertz, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% cheaper in Palmer
than in Schertz, Texas
Schertz, TX vs. Palmer, IA
Compared to Schertz, Palmer is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.4% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% lower
  Commute
  37.3% lower
  Health
  16.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% higher