Des Moines, Iowa vs. Pensacola, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pensacola, Florida is 10.8% more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $55,400 in Pensacola, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pensacola, Florida is more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% more expensive in Pensacola
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs. Pensacola, FL
Compared to Des Moines, Pensacola is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.8% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.5% higher
  Commute
  20.2% higher
  Health
  4.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.1% higher