Sherman, Texas vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 5.1% cheaper than Sherman, Texas.

You would need a salary of $189,867 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Sherman, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Sherman, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Sherman, Texas
Sherman, TX vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Sherman, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.1% 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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.3% lower
  Commute
  2.9% lower
  Health
  10.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher