West Des Moines, Iowa vs. Missouri City, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Missouri City, Texas is 17.7% more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $58,830 in Missouri City, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Missouri City, 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
18% more expensive in Missouri City
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs. Missouri City, TX
Compared to West Des Moines, Missouri City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.7% 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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.8% higher
  Commute
  70.4% higher
  Health
  5.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.5% higher