Cost of Living Calculator - Des Moines, Iowa vs Brandon, Florida


The cost of living in Brandon, Florida is 28.0% more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $63,977 in Brandon, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brandon, Florida is more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
101% more expensive in Brandon
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs Brandon, FL
Compared to Des Moines, Brandon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.0% 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
  8.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.9% higher
  Commute
  51.9% higher
  Health
  2.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% higher

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