Cost of Living Calculator - West Des Moines, Iowa vs Cedar Park, Texas


The cost of living in Cedar Park, Texas is 37.6% more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $49,525 in Cedar Park, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cedar Park, Texas is more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% more expensive in Cedar Park
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs Cedar Park, TX
Compared to West Des Moines, Cedar Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.6% higher
      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
  4.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% higher
  Commute
  58.9% higher
  Health
  1.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% higher

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