Bradenton, Florida vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 19.9% cheaper than Bradenton, Florida.

You would need a salary of $60,046 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Bradenton, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Bradenton, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Bradenton, Florida
Bradenton, FL vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Bradenton, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.9% 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
  7.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% lower
  Commute
  25.3% lower
  Health
  2.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% lower