The Woodlands, Texas vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 29.7% cheaper than The Woodlands, Texas.

You would need a salary of $52,748 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in The Woodlands, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than The Woodlands, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Des Moines
than in The Woodlands, Texas
The Woodlands, TX vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to The Woodlands, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.7% 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
  6.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% lower
  Commute
  22.5% lower
  Health
  2.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% lower