Coral Gables, Florida vs. West Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is 48.8% cheaper than Coral Gables, Florida.

You would need a salary of $38,407 in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Coral Gables, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Coral Gables, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in West Des Moines
than in Coral Gables, Florida
Coral Gables, FL vs. West Des Moines, IA
Compared to Coral Gables, West Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.8% 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
  12.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% lower
  Commute
  46.6% lower
  Health
  1.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.9% lower