Des Moines, Iowa vs. Palm Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Beach, Florida is 181.1% more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $210,801 in Palm Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Beach, Florida is more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
928% more expensive in Palm Beach
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs. Palm Beach, FL
Compared to Des Moines, Palm Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  181.1% 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
  21.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  731.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.7% higher
  Commute
  68.3% higher
  Health
  1.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.1% higher