West Des Moines, Iowa vs. Wylie, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wylie, Texas is 16.8% more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $134,611 in Wylie, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wylie, 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
39% more expensive in Wylie
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs. Wylie, TX
Compared to West Des Moines, Wylie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.8% 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
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.6% higher
  Commute
  41.0% higher
  Health
  1.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% higher