Clearwater, Florida vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 20.6% cheaper than Clearwater, Florida.

You would need a salary of $39,707 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Clearwater, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Clearwater, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Clearwater, Florida
Clearwater, FL vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Clearwater, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.6% 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
  8.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.6% lower
  Commute
  24.4% lower
  Health
  1.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.0% lower