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DES MOINES vs. FORT LAUDERDALE
Cost of Living Comparison
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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
$135,515
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
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Renter
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Food
12.1% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
123.2% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
7.6% higher
Commute
75.1% higher
Health
3.1% lower
Taxes
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Personal
14.7% higher
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