West Des Moines, Iowa vs. Laredo, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Laredo, Texas is 7.8% cheaper than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $46,119 in Laredo, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Laredo, Texas is cheaper than West Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Laredo
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs. Laredo, TX
Compared to West Des Moines, Laredo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.8% 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
  7.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.9% higher
  Commute
  33.8% higher
  Health
  7.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower

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