Des Moines, Iowa vs. Palm Harbor, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Harbor, Florida is 36.5% more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $115,997 in Palm Harbor, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Harbor, Florida is more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
143% more expensive in Palm Harbor
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs. Palm Harbor, FL
Compared to Des Moines, Palm Harbor is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.5% 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
  10.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  94.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.6% higher
  Commute
  38.3% higher
  Health
  1.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.4% higher