Des Moines, Iowa vs. Big Pine Key, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Big Pine Key, Florida is 67.2% more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $125,413 in Big Pine Key, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Big Pine Key, Florida is more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
310% more expensive in Big Pine Key
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs. Big Pine Key, FL
Compared to Des Moines, Big Pine Key is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  67.2% 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
  14.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  212.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.7% higher
  Commute
  15.0% higher
  Health
  58.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.2% higher