Des Moines, Iowa vs. Vero Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Vero Beach, Florida is 21.0% more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $78,628 in Vero Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Vero Beach, 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 Vero Beach
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs. Vero Beach, FL
Compared to Des Moines, Vero Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.0% 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
  10.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% higher
  Commute
  16.6% higher
  Health
  3.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.5% higher