West Des Moines, Iowa vs. St. Petersburg, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Petersburg, Florida is 12.9% more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $146,817 in St. Petersburg, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Petersburg, 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
22% more expensive in St. Petersburg
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs. St. Petersburg, FL
Compared to West Des Moines, St. Petersburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.9% 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
  5.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.8% higher
  Commute
  37.7% higher
  Health
  1.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.9% higher