West Des Moines, Iowa vs. Cape Coral, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cape Coral, Florida is 17.2% more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $87,908 in Cape Coral, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cape Coral, 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
33% more expensive in Cape Coral
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs. Cape Coral, FL
Compared to West Des Moines, Cape Coral is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.2% 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
  5.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% higher
  Commute
  54.4% higher
  Health
  16.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% higher