Cost of Living Calculator - West Des Moines, Iowa vs Corpus Christi, Texas


The cost of living in Corpus Christi, Texas is 5.8% cheaper than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $58,373 in Corpus Christi, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Corpus Christi, Texas is cheaper than West Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Corpus Christi
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs Corpus Christi, TX
Compared to West Des Moines, Corpus Christi is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.8% 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
  6.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.2% higher
  Commute
  11.8% higher
  Health
  2.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher

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