Boynton Beach, Florida vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 28.7% cheaper than Boynton Beach, Florida.

You would need a salary of $32,079 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Boynton Beach, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Boynton Beach, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Boynton Beach, Florida
Boynton Beach, FL vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Boynton Beach, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.7% lower
      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
  8.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% lower
  Commute
  42.3% lower
  Health
  1.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.2% lower