What is a pro or con of living in St. Augustine South, Floridacompared to West Des Moines, Iowa?

HousingRent is 35% more expensive in St. Augustine South.

What salary do I need to live in St. Augustine South, Florida copmared to West Des Moines, Iowa?

A salary of $75,000 in West Des Moines, Iowa should increase to $78,628 in St. Augustine South, Florida (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

WEST DES MOINES vs. ST. AUGUSTINE SOUTH
Cost of Living Comparison

West Des Moines, Iowa vs. St. Augustine South, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Augustine South, Florida is 4.8% more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $78,628 in St. Augustine South, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, St. Augustine South, Florida is more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa
• HousingRent is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

HousingRent
35% more expensive in St. Augustine South
than in West Des Moines, Iowa

West Des Moines, IA vs. St. Augustine South, FL

Compared to West Des Moines, St. Augustine South is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

4.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

10.7% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

11.2% higher

Commute

19.8% higher

Health

5.1% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

18.5% higher

Cost of Food

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West Des Moines, Iowa vs. St. Augustine South, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

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West Des Moines, IA vs. St. Augustine South, FL

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