Des Moines, Iowa vs. Plant City, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Plant City, Florida is 20.3% more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $60,165 in Plant City, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Plant City, Florida is more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% more expensive in Plant City
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs. Plant City, FL
Compared to Des Moines, Plant City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.3% 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
  7.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.9% higher
  Commute
  21.4% higher
  Health
  2.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% higher