Pinellas Park, Florida vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 16.5% cheaper than Pinellas Park, Florida.

You would need a salary of $58,420 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Pinellas Park, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Pinellas Park, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Pinellas Park, Florida
Pinellas Park, FL vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Pinellas Park, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.5% lower
      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
  7.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.8% lower
  Commute
  21.4% lower
  Health
  1.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.6% lower