Cost of Living Calculator - West Des Moines, Iowa vs The Woodlands, Texas


The cost of living in The Woodlands, Texas is 25.9% more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $94,405 in The Woodlands, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, The Woodlands, 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
83% more expensive in The Woodlands
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs The Woodlands, TX
Compared to West Des Moines, The Woodlands is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.9% 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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% higher
  Commute
  35.2% higher
  Health
  2.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.9% higher

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