Texarkana, Texas vs. Charles City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charles City, Iowa is 9.5% cheaper than Texarkana, Texas.

You would need a salary of $45,256 in Charles City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Texarkana, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charles City, Iowa is cheaper than Texarkana, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Charles City
than in Texarkana, Texas
Texarkana, TX vs. Charles City, IA
Compared to Texarkana, Charles City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.5% 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
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% higher
  Commute
  8.2% lower
  Health
  11.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% lower