Des Moines, Iowa vs. Avon Park, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Avon Park, Florida is 2.5% more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $51,271 in Avon Park, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Avon Park, Florida is more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% more expensive in Avon Park
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs. Avon Park, FL
Compared to Des Moines, Avon Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.5% 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
  5.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.0% higher
  Commute
  1.9% higher
  Health
  3.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% higher