West Palm Beach, Florida vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 27.1% cheaper than West Palm Beach, Florida.

You would need a salary of $36,435 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than West Palm Beach, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Des Moines
than in West Palm Beach, Florida
West Palm Beach, FL vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to West Palm Beach, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.1% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  8.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  7.7% lower
  Commute
  41.4% lower
  Health
  1.4% higher
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  Personal
  15.3% lower
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