Des Moines, Iowa vs. Florence, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Florence, South Carolina is 2.0% more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $102,033 in Florence, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Florence, South Carolina 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 Florence
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs. Florence, SC
Compared to Des Moines, Florence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.0% 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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.3% higher
  Commute
  4.1% higher
  Health
  4.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% higher