Des Moines, Iowa vs. Winter Haven, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Winter Haven, Florida is 12.8% more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $112,834 in Winter Haven, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Winter Haven, Florida is more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% more expensive in Winter Haven
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs. Winter Haven, FL
Compared to Des Moines, Winter Haven is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.8% 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
  6.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.1% higher
  Commute
  21.8% higher
  Health
  1.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% higher