West Des Moines, Iowa vs. Round Rock, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Round Rock, Texas is 31.0% more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $65,523 in Round Rock, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Round Rock, 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
52% more expensive in Round Rock
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs. Round Rock, TX
Compared to West Des Moines, Round Rock is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.0% 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
  5.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.4% higher
  Commute
  54.1% higher
  Health
  1.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% higher