Des Moines, Iowa vs. Fort Myers, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Myers, Florida is 23.1% more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $36,938 in Fort Myers, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Myers, Florida is more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
98% more expensive in Fort Myers
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs. Fort Myers, FL
Compared to Des Moines, Fort Myers is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.1% 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
  7.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.8% higher
  Commute
  18.5% higher
  Health
  16.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% higher