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TAMPA vs. DES MOINES
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Tampa, Florida vs. Des Moines, Iowa
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is
24.1%
cheaper
than Tampa, Florida.
You would need a salary of
$83,481
in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Tampa, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is
cheaper
than Tampa, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Tampa, Florida
Tampa, FL vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Tampa, Des Moines is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
24.1% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
8.7% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
35.8% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
7.0% lower
Commute
33.4% lower
Health
2.1% higher
Taxes
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Personal
6.3% lower
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