Des Moines, Iowa vs. Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is 50.6% more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $22,706 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Lauderdale, Florida is more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
196% more expensive in Fort Lauderdale
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs. Fort Lauderdale, FL
Compared to Des Moines, Fort Lauderdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.6% 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
  12.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  123.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% higher
  Commute
  75.1% higher
  Health
  3.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.7% higher