West Des Moines, Iowa vs. Boca Raton, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boca Raton, Florida is 35.9% more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $86,299 in Boca Raton, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boca Raton, Florida is more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
93% more expensive in Boca Raton
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs. Boca Raton, FL
Compared to West Des Moines, Boca Raton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.9% 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
  10.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% higher
  Commute
  72.4% higher
  Health
  1.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.3% higher