Des Moines, Iowa vs. Tarpon Springs, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tarpon Springs, Florida is 32.1% more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $99,111 in Tarpon Springs, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tarpon Springs, Florida is more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
133% more expensive in Tarpon Springs
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs. Tarpon Springs, FL
Compared to Des Moines, Tarpon Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.1% 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
  9.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.2% higher
  Commute
  35.1% higher
  Health
  1.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.2% higher